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WorldWhy does Indonesia keep getting hit by major earthquakes?

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Flores Island, killing people, damaging buildings and triggering a tsunami warning that was later lifted. DW examines why Indonesia is vulnerable to major earthquakes and reviews recent powerful quakes around the Pacific Rim.

DDW News 2026-08-15 12:14