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  "id": 1454209,
  "title": "Earthquake kills 54, displaces 12,800 in Indonesia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/earthquake-kills-54-displaces-12-800-in-indonesia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T09:16:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/earthquake-kills-54-displaces-12800-in-indonesia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A powerful earthquake has struck the Indonesian island of Flores, resulting in significant loss of life and displacement. According to the Ghanaian Times, at least 53 people have been killed, while Punch Nigeria reports 54 fatalities. The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 7.7, occurred on Saturday and was followed by 341 aftershocks, with one aftershock measuring 5.9 in magnitude.\n\nThe disaster has left thousands of people without homes, with varying reports of displacement. The Ghanaian Times states that around 5,000 people have been displaced, while Mothership reports 9,963 people displaced. Punch Nigeria puts the number of displaced people at 12,800. Many residents are staying in temporary shelters or outdoors, fearing further aftershocks.\n\nRescue teams are continuing to search for survivors, with efforts focused on areas that remain unreachable, such as Manggarai, East Manggarai, and Nagekeo. According to Mothership, 2,403 homes were damaged, with 1,543 severely damaged. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, with authorities working to clear landslides and reopen roads.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/death-toll-in-indonesia-earthquake-rises-to-51-rescues-dig-through",
        "published": "2026-08-16T09:57:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Indonesia earthquake death toll reaches 53, thousands evacuated",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/indonesia-earthquake-death-toll-reaches-53-thousands-evacuated",
        "published": "2026-08-16T11:57:55.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Thousands evacuated as Indonesia quake death toll rises to 53",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/thousands-evacuated-as-indonesia-quake-death-toll-rises-to-53",
        "published": "2026-08-16T12:23:00.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/death-toll-from-zimbabwe-capsized-ferry-accident-rises-to-80",
        "published": "2026-08-16T14:01:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Rescuers in Indonesia recover more bodies in earthquake aftermath, raising death toll to 53",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/rescuers-in-indonesia-recover-more-bodies-in-earthquake-aftermath",
        "published": "2026-08-16T15:25:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 51",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/indonesia-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-51",
        "published": "2026-08-16T21:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Search for Indonesia earthquake victims underway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/search-for-indonesia-earthquake-victims-underway",
        "published": "2026-08-17T03:38:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "Deadly Indonesia earthquake leaves nearly 13,000 displaced on national holiday",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/deadly-indonesia-earthquake-leaves-nearly-13-000-displaced-on",
        "published": "2026-08-17T06:39:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Indonesia earthquake death toll hits 54 as nearly 1,600 aftershocks rattle East Nusa Tenggara",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/indonesia-earthquake-death-toll-hits-54-as-nearly-1-600-aftershocks",
        "published": "2026-08-17T09:19:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Earthquake kills 54, displaces 12,800 in Indonesia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/earthquake-kills-54-displaces-12-800-in-indonesia-1457440",
        "published": "2026-08-17T09:41:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Antara News Indonesia",
        "title": "Indonesia keeps Rp5 trillion ready as NTT earthquake toll hits 54",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/indonesia-keeps-rp5-trillion-ready-as-ntt-earthquake-toll-hits-54",
        "published": "2026-08-17T10:11:22.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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