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Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquake

Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquake
BBC World Saturday 15 August 2026, 21:49 UTC 1 min read
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Officials say a rapid assessment into the impact of the earthquake that destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed 47 is under way.

Officials say a rapid assessment into the impact of the earthquake that destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed 47 is under way.
Indonesia (LOCATION)
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