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Earthquake of 6.9 Magnitude Hits Indonesia

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Key Points

  • An earthquake of 6.9 magnitude occurred in Indonesia
  • At least 38 people lost their lives
  • More than 2,000 people were forced to leave their homes

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An earthquake of 6.9 magnitude occurred in Indonesia. The earthquake struck the western part of Sumatra island.

At least 38 people lost their lives after the earthquake. Additionally, more than 2,000 people were forced to leave their homes.

The earthquake occurred in the Nusa Tenggara Timur region of Indonesia, which is located within the active seismic and volcanic region known as the Pacific Ring of Fire.

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When did the earthquake occur in Indonesia?
On August 15, 2026
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
6.9
How many people lost their lives?
At least 38 people

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