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Powerful earthquake kills at least 38 in eastern Indonesia
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Quake struck Flores region early on Saturday, prompting thousands to seek higher ground for fear of a tsunami A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, killing at least 38 people, causing widespread panic and collapsing buildings and homes in a region prone to deadly sei
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- Why it matters
- The quake caused widespread building collapses and prompted a tsunami warning that sent thousands to higher ground, compounding immediate casualties with secondary hazards in a seismically active region.
- Most affected
- Residents of Flores region, Indonesia — Killed, displaced, or at risk from building collapse and tsunami threat.
- Likely next
- Whether the death toll rises as rescue efforts continue and damage assessment expands.
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