Powerful earthquake kills dozens in eastern Indonesia

7 verified updates • corroborated by 9 independent sources • tracked since August 14, 2026

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Aug 14, 06:31 PM 1 source: Reuters
Magnitude 7.6 quake strikes off coast of Indonesia, EMSC says
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Aug 15, 12:01 AM 1 source: The Guardian
Strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, killing at least five
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Aug 16, 12:00 AM 6 sources: AP News, Cleveland.com (Ohio), Houston Chronicle, Inquirer.com, Reuters, Times of Israel
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 47 and toppling buildings
→ Death toll now 47; location offshore
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Aug 16, 07:00 AM 2 sources: SFGATE, The Guardian
Powerful earthquake kills dozens in eastern Indonesia
→ Magnitude 7.7 removed, location updated to eastern Indonesia
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Aug 16, 08:00 AM 1 source: The Guardian
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Aug 16, 10:30 AM 2 sources: NY Post (New York), The Guardian
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Aug 17, 12:00 AM 1 source: The Guardian