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Strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, killing at least five

EarthquakeCritical The Guardian World · Aug 14, 2026

Strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, killing at least five

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The Guardian World

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A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake caused fatalities and widespread damage in a vulnerable region of Indonesia.

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Severity90%

Urgency90%

Importance95%

Sentiment: negative#world

death, disaster

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