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Five dead after 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia sparks tsunami fears

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NEWSDECK ANALYSIS
The coverage of the Indonesia earthquake broadly agrees on the key facts, with all centre-aligned outlets reporting on the earthquake and its impact. However, there is some variation in focus, with Metro and GB News highlighting the death toll and tsunami fears, while BBC World and Sky World take a more neutral approach. Notably, Guardian World's coverage appears to be misdirected, focusing on Colombia instead of Indonesia.
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BBC World
Neutral
Five dead after 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia
The earthquake struck off Flores island in the country's east early on Saturday morning.
15 Aug, 04:12
Guardian World
Neutral
Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia
Reports of collapsed and severely damaged buildings in several major cities, including Cali and Pereira Colombia earthquake live – latest updates A powerful earthquake has struck western Colombia, with reports of collapsed and severely damaged buildings in major cities including Cali and Pereira. The US and Colombian geological surveys reported that a 7.4 magnitude earthquake had struck at 7.34 am local time (13.34…
10 Aug, 14:28
Centre
(2)
Metro
Five dead after 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia sparks tsunami fears
15 Aug, 06:33
Sky World
Neutral
Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake has struck Indonesia - with buildings and homes collapsing.
15 Aug, 01:54
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GB News
Neutral
Five dead after powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia
At least five people have died after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia. Tremors hit eastern Indonesia in the early hours on Saturday, causing buildings to be collapsed into dust and rubble. The governor of East Nusa Tenggara Province, Emanuel Melkiades Laka Lena, said five people had died from collapsing rubble in their sleep. Earlier, the national disaster mitigation agency BNPB said one person …
15 Aug, 04:16