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Indonesia: Strong earthquake hits off coast of Flores island

Deutsche Welle Friday 14 August 2026, 23:45 UTC 1 min read
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Indonesia: Strong earthquake hits off coast of Flores island August 15, 2026A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early on Saturday, triggering a tsunami warning. The epicenter of the magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit the Flores region at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. Shallow earthquakes (up to 70 kilometers deep) are considered more dangerous and destructive.

Indonesia: Strong earthquake hits off coast of Flores island August 15, 2026A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early on Saturday, triggering a tsunami warning. The epicenter of the magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit the Flores region at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. Shallow earthquakes (up to 70 kilometers deep) are considered more dangerous and destructive. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Indonesia is located on the so-called "Ring of Fire," a region of heightened seismic activity in the Pacific basin that stretches from Southeast Asia to Japan. This is a breaking news story, more to come… If you rely on our team for trusted reporting, please take a moment to select us as your Preferred Source on Google, so you'll always see our verified news first.
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