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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia, tsunami warning issued
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· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this developing story, readers in The Woodlands, TX, can refer to the full report from ABC13 Houston, which may provide further updates and details as they become available.
A significant earthquake has occurred off the coast of Indonesia. 7 and caused damage to buildings and homes in the area. The earthquake also triggered a tsunami warning, indicating a potential threat to coastal regions.
Details of the damage and any potential tsunami impact are not specified in initial reports. For more information on this developing story, readers in The Woodlands , TX, can refer to the full report from ABC13 Houston, which may provide further updates and details as they become available.
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Category: weather Published: August 15, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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