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Magnitude 5.9 aftershock strikes Indonesia

Created at 17 Aug · 1:35 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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A magnitude 5.9 aftershock hit Indonesia's Flores island on Tuesday, following a powerful earthquake that killed at least 53 people and injured hundreds more. The initial quake, measuring 6.5, struck the region on Tuesday morning.

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Key Numbers

5.9magnitude of aftershock
6.5magnitude of initial earthquake
53deaths from initial earthquake

Who's Involved

Indonesia
country experiencing earthquake and aftershock
Magnitude 5.9 aftershock strikes Indonesia

↳ Why This Matters

The aftershock adds to the ongoing crisis in Indonesia's Flores region, where a significant earthquake has already caused numerous casualties and widespread damage.

Key facts

  • A magnitude 5.9 aftershock occurred in Indonesia's Flores region.
  • The initial earthquake, measuring 6.5, killed at least 53 people.
  • Hundreds of people were injured by the initial quake.

A magnitude 5.9 aftershock struck Indonesia's Flores island on Tuesday, following a powerful earthquake that killed at least 53 people and injured hundreds more. The initial quake, measuring 6.5, hit the region on Tuesday morning.

Frequently asked questions

The aftershock measured 5.9 in magnitude.

At least 53 people died in the initial earthquake.

The events occurred in Indonesia's Flores region.

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How It Developed

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Indonesia's Flores island.
The earthquake killed at least 53 people and injured hundreds.
A magnitude 5.9 aftershock struck the same region.

Sources

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Magnitude 5.9 aftershock strikes Indonesia’s Flores as quake death toll rises to 53South China Morning Post

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