7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Kills At Least 47 in Indonesia

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7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Kills At Least 47 in Indonesia

TL;DR

  • A 7.7-magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Indonesia on August 15th.
  • At least 47 people have been killed.
  • The earthquake's epicenter was near Ende, East Nusa Tenggara province.
  • About two million people experienced strong or violent shaking.
  • The event triggered dozens of aftershocks, including a 6.1-magnitude quake.
  • The USGS forecasts up to 3,100 aftershocks of magnitude 3 or higher within the next week.

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