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Indonesia Earthquake Causes Devastation

Updated 2026-08-17 09:55 UTC 2 sources Negative

A deadly earthquake struck Indonesia on Saturday, causing the deaths of 53 people and displacing thousands. Aid shortages are exacerbating the crisis.

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BBC News

Aid shortages and fears of starvation as Indonesia reels from deadly earthquake

Some 53 people were killed and thousands displaced by the earthquake, which struck early on Saturday.

2026-08-17 08:38 UTC

Variety

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2026-08-17 09:49 UTC