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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 20

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 20
NPR News Saturday 15 August 2026, 08:29 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read
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A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people, collapsing buildings as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes.(Image credit: BASARNAS via AP)

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people, collapsing buildings as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes.

(Image credit: BASARNAS via AP)

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