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Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia’s Flores, EMSC Says

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Aug 20 (Reuters) - An ​earthquake ‌of magnitude 5.9 ‌struck ​the ⁠Flores region ⁠in Indonesia, the European-Mediterranean ​Seismological ⁠Centre (EMSC) ⁠said ​on Thursday. The ​quake was ‌at a depth ⁠of 10 km (6.21 ⁠mile), ‌EMSC ⁠said. (Reporting ​by ...

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Kampa Indonesia, Flores Island Hit by Another 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake in 7 Days

Flores was hit by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on August 15, followed by a 5.9 magnitude aftershock on August 20. More than 70 deaths have been reported. Continued aftershocks are raising fears. Relief efforts are underway.

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Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia's Flores, EMSC Says

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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Indonesia’s Flores region

Quake occurred at depth of 6.21 miles, says German Research Centre for Geosciences

·Ankara, Türkiye
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Days after Indonesia quake killed 53, another 5.9 earthquake strikes Flores Island

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), according to the EMSC.

·Noida, India
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Earthquake Shakes Indonesia Again, Measuring 5.9 Magnitude; People Flee Their Homes in Panic - India TV Hindi

A strong earthquake struck Flores, Indonesia, this morning. The quake measured 5.9 magnitude. Panicked, people fled their homes. Previously, Indonesia had experienced a much stronger earthquake.

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5.9-magnitude earthquake rocks Indonesia days after deadly tremor killed 53

Days after a deadly earthquake claimed 53 lives in Indonesia, a 5.9 magnitude tremor struck Flores Island at a depth of 10 km, according to EMSC reports.

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WTVB broke the news on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
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