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Deadly Earthquake Strikes Eastern Indonesia, Killing Dozens

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, resulting in at least 47 deaths and widespread destruction. Rescuers are searching for survivors, with thousands awaiting aid in affected areas.

15 Aug, 11:46 — 16 Aug, 03:23
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BBCHigh8h ago

Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquake

Officials say a rapid assessment into the impact of the earthquake that destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed 47 is under way.

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le-mondeHigh5h ago

Powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia, killing dozens and triggering landslides

Rescuers are struggling to reach remote communities, and authorities have warned the death toll was likely to rise.

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wapoMostly Factual18h ago

At least 38 dead after 7.7-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia

The earthquake took place around 5 a.m. and was centered off the coast of Flores Island in the quake-prone archipelago.

By Victoria Craw

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DWHigh14h ago

Indonesia: Dozens dead after earthquake off Flores island

At least 47 people have died and several buildings were damaged after the powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake, which was followed by dozens of aftershocks. A tsunami warning has been lifted.

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national-postMostly Factual14h ago

Powerful quakes rock Indonesia, leaving 40 dead on Flores Island

A magnitude 7.7 quake struck off Flores island around 6 a.m. local time, according to the US Geological Survey

By Bloomberg News

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YahooMostly Factual15h ago

2nd earthquake hits Indonesia following powerful magnitude 7.7 quake

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rte-newsMostly Factual3h ago

Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesian earthquake

Thousands of evacuees waited for help on Indonesia's island of Flores after a powerful earthquake killed 48 people, injured dozens and damaged hundreds of houses and buildings.

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japan-timesMostly Factual7h ago

At least 47 dead in eastern Indonesia after magnitude 7.7 quake

The hunt for survivors continued Sunday after the large quake and dozens of aftershocks struck off eastern Indonesia a day earlier.

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iefimerida10h ago

Greece conveys condolences to Indonesia over deadly earthquake

The Greek Foreign Affairs Ministry has expressed its deep sorrow and condolences to the people of Indonesia following the devastating earthquake that struck the country. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said that Greece’s thoughts are with the families of the victims, the injured, and all those affected by the earthquake. “Our deepest condolences to the people of Indonesia following the devastating earthquake. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims, the injured, and all those a...

By NEWSROOM IEFIMERIDA.GR

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ndtvMostly Factual18h ago

6.9-Magnitude Quake Strikes Indonesia, Hours After Deadly Tremor Killed 38

The epicentre was located at Pematangsiantar, about 126 kilometres (78 miles) southeast of the island's capital Medan. It came hours after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake killed 38 in the country.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual3h ago

'Another chance to live': Flores residents recall Indonesia quake panic

Emergency officials said nearly 160 houses, dozens of educational and health facilities and other public buildings were damaged when the earthquake struck the popular tourist island.

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Premium TimesMostly Factual14h ago

At least 47 dead in eastern Indonesian earthquake

The national disaster management agency (BNPB) said the death toll rose from 38 to 40 and then 47. The post At least 47 dead in eastern Indonesian earthquake appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

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First report: newsbeast · 15 Aug, 11:44Full coverage: 22 · 16hWindow: 16h
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newsbeast15 Aug, 11:44First to report

Νέος σεισμός στην Ινδονησία: Ταρακουνήθηκε το νησί Σουμάτρα

ndtv15 Aug, 11:46

6.9-Magnitude Quake Strikes Indonesia, Hours After Deadly Tremor Killed 38

cbc15 Aug, 12:16

At least 47 people killed following 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia

wapo15 Aug, 12:41

At least 38 dead after 7.7-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia

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Yahoo15 Aug, 14:50

2nd earthquake hits Indonesia following powerful magnitude 7.7 quake

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national-post15 Aug, 16:27

Powerful quakes rock Indonesia, leaving 40 dead on Flores Island

Premium Times15 Aug, 16:27

At least 47 dead in eastern Indonesian earthquake

DW15 Aug, 16:31

Indonesia: Dozens dead after earthquake off Flores island

naftemporiki15 Aug, 16:50

Σεισμός στην Ινδονησία: Αυξάνεται ο αριθμός των νεκρών – Τεράστια καταστροφή στο νησί Φλόρες

vijesti-me15 Aug, 16:59

BBC: Najmanje 47 osoba poginulo u snažnom zemljotresu u Indoneziji

indian-express15 Aug, 17:31

Powerful earthquakes in Indonesia, Colombia, Venezuela: Is ‘Ring of Fire’ waking up?

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dr-dk15 Aug, 19:21

47 døde efter jordskælv i Indonesien

klix-ba15 Aug, 19:48

Razorne posljedice zemljotresa u Indoneziji: Najmanje 47 osoba poginulo, stotine zgrada uništeno

iefimerida15 Aug, 20:40

Greece conveys condolences to Indonesia over deadly earthquake

express-tribune15 Aug, 20:47

47 dead as 7.7-magnitude quake rattles Indonesia

ruv15 Aug, 20:59

Komast ekki á afskekkt svæði eftir jarðskjálftann

BBC15 Aug, 21:49

Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquake

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japan-times15 Aug, 23:01

At least 47 dead in eastern Indonesia after magnitude 7.7 quake

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le-monde16 Aug, 01:00

Powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia, killing dozens and triggering landslides

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channel-news-asia16 Aug, 02:48

'Another chance to live': Flores residents recall Indonesia quake panic

aftonbladet16 Aug, 02:53

Över 45 döda efter jordbävning i Indonesien

rte-news16 Aug, 03:23Latest update

Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesian earthquake