At Least 20 Dead After Powerful Earthquake Strikes Indonesia The latest earthquake to strike Indonesia is a stark reminder that the country remains one of the most disaster prone regions on the planet. The 7.
7 magnitude quake, which triggered a tsunami warning before being downgraded, has left at least 20 people dead and countless others displaced.
Indonesia's geography makes it prone to seismic activity: a sprawling chain of islands stretching across the equator where tectonic plates collide with ferocity.