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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolts Indonesia’s Nias region
Indonesia
First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 4:30 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 18, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake was recorded in Indonesia’s Nias region. The headline does not provide information about casualties, damage, or additional hazards.
SO WHAT?
An earthquake of this magnitude may pose a meaningful local risk and could disrupt communities in the affected region.
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