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On the ground in Indonesia following 7.7 magnitude earthquake

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English August 15, 2026 at 4:49 AM

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A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least five people as dozens of aftershocks shook the region. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports that the quake caused landslides and road blocks.

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