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Earthquake disrupts education for 8,000 children in Indonesia

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A 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia, killing at least 68 and injuring 213. Nearly 13,000 people were forced to leave their homes. Save the Children reports that over 8,000 children's education has been disrupted.

SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamAleteia

3 sources Aug 18, 2026

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Earthquake disrupts education for 8,000 Indonesian children

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Aug 17, 11:36 PM Vatican News Indonesia, istruzione interrotta per oltre 8.000 bambini dopo il sisma
  2. Aug 17, 11:45 PM Aleteia O terremoto da Indonésia atingiu a ilha conhecida como ‘Pequeno Vaticano’
  3. Aug 18, 12:48 AM Diocese of Hallam Indonesia: Education disrupted for over 8,000 children after earthquake
  4. Aug 18, 1:48 AM Vatican News Indonesia: Education disrupted for over 8,000 children after earthquake

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