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Fear grips children after deadly earthquake in eastern Indonesia leaves thousands displaced
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Firdia Lisnawati, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 18, 2026
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Key points The disaster has resulted in at least 68 deaths and over 200 injuries. Thousands of homes have been damaged, with more than 19,000 people seeking shelter in tents, evacuation centers, and makeshift camps.
A powerful earthquake has left thousands of people displaced and many children struggling with fear and trauma. The disaster has resulted in at least 68 deaths and over 200 injuries. Thousands of homes have been damaged, with more than 19,000 people seeking shelter in tents, evacuation centers, and makeshift camps.
The earthquake has caused widespread destruction, damaging health facilities, schools, and places of worship. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but it is known that at least 4,500 homes have been damaged.
Further details about the disaster are available, including information about the earthquake's depth and timing, as well as the current situation on the ground.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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