Powerful 7.7 earthquake off Indonesia sparks mass evacuations
- Posted on August 15, 2026
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Powerful 7.7 earthquake off Indonesia sparks mass evacuations
The initial jolt was followed by strong aftershocks in the same area, including one with a magnitude of 6.1. Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warned of the possibility of tsunami waves following the quake and urged people to get to higher ground, but the warning was later lifted. So far, at least one person has died.
