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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia, toppling buildings and killing at least 5
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: AP , as published by ABC13 Houston
· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For further details on the earthquake and its impact, readers can refer to the source, ABC13 Houston, which has reported on the event from The Woodlands, TX.
A significant earthquake has occurred off the coast of Indonesia. 7 and caused destruction, including the collapse of buildings. At least five people have been reported killed as a result of the earthquake.
The full extent of the damage and loss of life is not specified in the available information. For further details on the earthquake and its impact, readers can refer to the source, ABC13 Houston, which has reported on the event from The Woodlands , TX.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 15, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston ·
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