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AMERICANALMANAC (Jack Newsome) - Magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills at least 47 in eastern Indonesia as second major quake follows hours later Sat Aug 15 17:54:06 2026

Two powerful earthquakes struck eastern Indonesia within hours of each other on Saturday, killing at least 47 people, flattening buildings, and forcing thousands to flee coastal areas under tsunami warnings. The first and stronger quake, a magnitude 7.7, hit shortly before 6 a.m. local time off the coast of Indonesia's Flores region, rattling the province […] The post Magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills at least 47 in eastern Indonesia as second major quake follows hours later appeared first on American Almanac .

Two powerful earthquakes struck eastern Indonesia within hours of each other on Saturday, killing at least 47 people, flattening buildings, and forcing thousands to flee coastal areas under tsunami warnings. The first and stronger quake, a magnitude 7.7, hit shortly before 6 a.m. local time off the coast of Indonesia's Flores region, rattling the province of East Nusa Tenggara and sending residents running from their homes in the dark. Hours later, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the same area, compounding the damage and the fear. Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency, known as BNPB, confirmed the death toll, and officials warned the number could climb as communication lines remained down in remote villages. The U.S.…Open

AI:Two powerful earthquakes struck eastern Indonesia near the Flores region, with a massive 7.7 magnitude tremor followed hours later by a 6.9 magnitude quake, resulting in at least 47 deaths and significant destruction to buildings and infrastructure. The shallow epicenters triggered widespread panic, causing thousands of residents to flee coastal areas due to tsunami warnings and leaving many remote villages isolated by landslides and downed communication lines. While official reports confirm the rising death toll, officials expect casualties to climb as rescue teams struggle to reach mountainous interior communities amidst a barrage of over 200 aftershocks.Open

JUSTTHENEWS (Nicholas Ballasy) - At least 47 people in Indonesia after magnitude 7.7 earthquake Sat Aug 15 00:00:00 2026

The earthquake struck off the coast of East Nusa Tenggara province at a depth of about 10 kilometers, according to seismic authorities.

NEWSCATS (Diana Zapata) - Powerful 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan, Injuring Dozens and Triggering Tsunami Warning Wed Jul 29 17:32:55 2026

Emergency crews outside an Aeon Mall in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Tuesday after the second floor of the building collapsed in the wake of a major earthquake. | Defense Ministry / via JIJI Published July 29, 2026 [...]

REDSTATE (Bob Hoge) - Terrifying Footage Shows Moment 7.1-Magnitude Temblor Hits Japan, Dozens Missing Tue Jul 28 17:16:58 2026

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Kumamoto Region In Japan Tue Jul 28 16:40:16 2026

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(AP) A magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu July 28. Part of a shopping center in Kashima Town collapsed, leaving dozens of people missing or injured, officials and reports said.

STRIPES (Seth Robson) - US, Japan rehearse their response to feared Nankai Trough megaquake | Stars and Stripes Thu Jul 23 00:00:00 2026

Scientists estimates a 70-80% chance of a magnitude-8 to -9 earthquake within the next 30 years around the tectonic plate boundary off Japan’s Pacific coast.

JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Tsunami threat issued for Mexico and Guatemala after major earthquake Fri Jul 17 00:00:00 2026

The 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck at 9:48 a.m. ET, and it was reported at a depth of 6.2 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.