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  "id": 934261,
  "title": "Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s coast, toppling buildings and killing at least 2",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/magnitude-7-7-earthquake-strikes-off-indonesias-coast-toppling",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T02:32:53.000Z",
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    "name": "Khaosod English",
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    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/2026/08/15/magnitude-7-7-earthquake-strikes-off-indonesias-coast-toppling-buildings-and-killing-at-least-2/"
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  "account": "A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, causing widespread damage and at least two fatalities. The U.S Geological Survey reported the quake hit the Flores region with a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located 68 km north-northwest of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province. Authorities initially issued a tsunami warning but later lifted it after monitoring showed no significant sea-level changes. Reports indicated severe damage from the quake, with buildings collapsing and people panicking. Hospitals evacuated patients and set up temporary treatment areas. The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency initially issued the warning, identifying the shallow undersea quake near Flores island.",
  "summary": "A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, causing significant damage and at least two fatalities. The quake, which had an epicenter 68 km north-northwest of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province, triggered a tsunami warning that was later lifted after no significant sea-level changes were detected. Buildings and homes collapsed across Flores island, leading to panic and evacuations, including at several hospitals where patients were moved outdoors for safety. The region, known for its seismic activity due to its location on the \"Ring of Fire,\" has experienced similar earthquakes in the past, including a 7.5 magnitude quake in December 2025.",
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