Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Off Indonesia’s Coast, Killing at Least 47 and Toppling Buildings

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s coast on 15 August, killing at least 47 people. "The quake was massive, the shock was so strong," said resident Nona. Many buildings fell as landslides blocked roads, making rescue work hard. Authorities said 157 homes got heavily damaged across the affected area.