Shallow 4.9-magnitude earthquake damages homes and injures residents in eastern Indonesia

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A 4.9-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Indonesia, causing damage to homes and injuries. The shallow quake struck near Maumere, damaging over 100 houses and injuring at least 20 people in two villages. Indonesia is prone to earthquakes due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire.


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