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  "id": 921722,
  "title": "Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia; tsunami warning issued",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/magnitude-7-7-earthquake-strikes-off-coast-of-indonesia-tsunami",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T00:42:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260815/magnitude-77-earthquake-strikes-off-coast-of-indonesia-tsunami-warning-issued"
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  "account": "JAKARTA, Indonesia - A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the Flores region early Saturday morning, prompting a tsunami warning. No immediate reports of injuries or property damage have been released. The quake, which had a depth of 10 kilometers, hit 68 kilometers north-northwest of the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province. The U.S Geological Survey reported the initial tremor, which was followed by two aftershocks. Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency issued a tsunami warning, urging residents to evacuate beaches and riverbanks. The agency pinpointed the shallow undersea quake near Flores island. Authorities are closely monitoring coastal tide gauges for any changes. Situated on the \"Ring of Fire,\" Indonesia, a sprawling archipelago of over 17,000 islands, is frequently at risk of earthquakes and volcanic activity.",
  "summary": "JAKARTA, Indonesia — A powerful magnitude 7.7 quake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, triggering a tsunami warning. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damages. The U.S Geological Survey said the quake hit Indonesia's Flores region with a depth of 10 kilometers at 5:58 a.m. Indonesia time. Its epicenter was 68 kms (42 miles) north-northwest of the city of Ende in East…",
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        "title": "7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia coast; tsunami alert issued",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/7-7-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-indonesia-coast-tsunami-alert",
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        "title": "A magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia, USGS says",
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        "title": "Breaking: Magnitude-7.8 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia",
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        "title": "Powerful earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia, tsunami warning issued",
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        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Indonesia Coast, Tsunami Warning Issued",
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        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Indonesia: Strong earthquake hits off coast of Flores island",
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        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Powerful earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia; tsunami warning issued",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/powerful-earthquake-strikes-off-coast-of-indonesia-tsunami-warning",
        "published": "2026-08-15T00:42:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia; tsunami warning issued",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/magnitude-7-7-earthquake-strikes-off-coast-of-indonesia-tsunami-922614",
        "published": "2026-08-15T00:57:03.000Z"
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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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