{
  "id": 1573221,
  "title": "Powerful aftershocks rattle NTT as earthquake death toll climbs to 68",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/powerful-aftershocks-rattle-ntt-as-earthquake-death-toll-climbs-to-68",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T22:03:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Jakarta Post",
    "slug": "the-jakarta-post",
    "url": "https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/08/18/powerful-aftershocks-rattle-ntt-as-earthquake-death-toll-climbs-to-68.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A powerful 5.8 aftershock struck NTT on Monday, following the devastating magnitude 7.7 earthquake that hit the region on Saturday. The aftershock, which had its epicenter about 40 kilometers northeast of Mbay in Nagekeo district, rattled communities still grappling with the initial disaster and triggered fears among residents. The death toll from the earthquakes has now climbed to 68, with over 2,400 homes, schools, places of worship, and roads damaged or destroyed. Authorities expect aftershock activity to gradually subside over the next two to three weeks, allowing for the commencement of repair and rebuilding efforts.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}