EarthquakeCritical France 24 English · Aug 15, 2026

Deadly earthquake strikes Indonesia and triggers mass evacuations

Why it matters

A deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia caused fatalities, trapped people, and triggered mass evacuations amid tsunami fears.

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Story data

Severity90%

Urgency90%

Importance90%

Sentiment: negative#world

death, disaster

Affected areas

Flores island Indonesia

Live activity in this area

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