Indonesia Hit by Three Earthquakes in One Day, Including Magnitude 7.7
Indonesia experienced three earthquakes on Saturday, August 15, including a magnitude 7.7 tremor. An initial tsunami warning was issued but later lifted. Reports of damage are emerging from various affected regions.
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