Death Toll Rises as Earthquake Devastates Indonesia
By Editor • August 16, 2026 • 1 min read
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake has claimed at least 47 lives in eastern Indonesia, causing extensive damage and triggering numerous aftershocks and landslides.
Rescue efforts are ongoing, hampered by the inaccessibility of remote villages, with fears that the death toll may increase further.
Source: www.france24.com
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