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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued

The Guardian UK and The Sun UK describe the same event in different terms.

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Same story. Different framing. Left, center, and right outlets are covering the same event. Here’s how each side worded it.

DIFFERENT SPIN

HOW EACH SIDE WORDED IT

Left-leaningStrong 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, killing twoThe Guardian UKMixed
Right-leaningMagnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Off Indonesia’s Coast, Toppling Buildings and Killing at Least 2Epoch Times WorldMixed
Center baseline · WCVB Boston (Hearst)HighMagnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued

As of August 15, 2026 at 2:46 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued.
The headline split The left frames it as "Strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, killing two". The right frames it as "Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Off Indonesia’s Coast, Toppling Buildings and Killing at...".
Match confidence High confidence. 26 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh

26 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.

Framing confidenceStrong

83/99 — headlines create a clearly different first impression.

WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftMagnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued

The Seattle Times · Center-left · News report

CenterMagnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued

WCVB Boston (Hearst) · Center · News report

Right / center-rightPowerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia

Sky News · Center-right · News report

SEE THE HEADLINES

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Aug 14, 10:53 PM

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake gas struck off the coast of Indonesia, damaging buildings and homes, and triggering a tsunami warning.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Aug 15, 2:46 AM

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued

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RTE IrelandNews report · Aug 15, 2:44 AM

Strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia

A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Flores Island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least two and sending thousands running in panic after authorities issued a tsunami warning.

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Philadelphia InquirerNews report · Aug 15, 2:34 AM

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, toppling buildings and killing at least 2

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck off the coast of Indonesia, damaging buildings and homes, killing at least two people and causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes

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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · Aug 15, 2:03 AM

7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, damaging buildings and sending residents to higher ground.

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NDTVNews report · Aug 15, 2:01 AM

Video: Buildings Collapse As 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia, Killing 2

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in Indonesia early Saturday, triggering a brief tsunami warning.

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Stuff (New Zealand)News report · Aug 15, 1:59 AM

‘Suddenly it started to shake’: Panicked people flee as 7.7 quake strikes Indonesia, at least two dead

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck in the Flores region of Indonesia, with its epicentre at a depth of 10km.

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Sky NewsNews report · Aug 15, 1:54 AM

Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake has struck Indonesia - with buildings and homes collapsing.

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Epoch Times WorldNews report · Aug 15, 1:52 AM

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Off Indonesia’s Coast, Toppling Buildings and Killing at Least 2

MAUMERE, Indonesia—A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, collapsing buildings and homes, killing at least two people and causing panic in a r...

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The IndependentNews report · Aug 15, 1:51 AM

At least two dead after powerful 7.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia

An initial tsunami alert was subsequently lifted

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Global News (Canada)News report · Aug 15, 1:44 AM

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued

The U. S Geological Survey said the quake hit Indonesia's Flores region with a depth of 10 kilometers at 5:58 a.m. Indonesia time.

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NBC News - WorldNews report · Aug 15, 1:34 AM

Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake causes intense shaking near Indonesia

A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s coast around 5 a.m. local time at a depth of about 6 miles, causing significant damage but not generating a major tsunami. NBC News' meteor...

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OANNews report · Aug 15, 1:15 AM

Indonesia: 7.7-magnitude earthquake hits off northern coast of Flores region

A massive magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the northern coast of Indonesia’s Flores region in the early hours of Saturday morning local time, or Friday evening depending on the location,...

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ABC NewsNews report · Aug 15, 12:53 AM

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off the coast of Indonesia

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake gas struck off the coast of Indonesia, damaging buildings and homes, and triggering a tsunami warning

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The Sydney Morning HeraldNews report · Aug 15, 12:40 AM

Massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Indonesia

A 7.7 magnitude tremor has been recorded off the coast of Indonesia, with several aftershocks recorded.

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The Age (Australia)News report · Aug 15, 12:40 AM

Massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Indonesia

A 7.7 magnitude tremor has been recorded off the coast of Indonesia, with several aftershocks recorded.

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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Aug 15, 12:31 AM

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia, tsunami warning issued

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia, damaging buildings and homes, and triggering a tsunami warning.

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UPIWire story · Aug 15, 12:30 AM

Powerful 7.7-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia coast

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia, triggering a tsunami warning. No casualties or damage were immediately reported.

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The Gateway PunditNews report · Aug 15, 12:20 AM

DEVELOPING: Buildings Crumble After Powerful Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia – Tsunami Warning Issued (VIDEO)

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia on Friday, prompting a tsunami warning.

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The Guardian UKNews report · Aug 14, 11:43 PM

Strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, killing two

Shallow quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region early on Saturday, prompting thousands to seek higher ground A powerful 7.7-magnitude quake struck eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, killing t...

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KTLA5 (Nexstar, Los Angeles)News report · Aug 14, 11:19 PM

7.7-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit the southeast Asian country of Indonesia Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake struck at 2:58 p.m. Pacific Time at a depth...

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Honolulu Star-AdvertiserNews report · Aug 14, 11:15 PM

7.7-magnitude quake off Indonesia prompts regional tsunami warnings; no threat to Hawaii

A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia today, followed by several aftershocks, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center said, triggering an early tsunami warning by...

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CenterMostly Factual
CNA SingaporeNews report · Aug 14, 11:09 PM

Powerful earthquake strikes off Indonesia, tsunami warning lifted

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Flores island in eastern Indonesia triggered a tsunami warning - later lifted - and prompted hundreds to evacuate.

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The Sun UKNews report · Aug 14, 10:47 PM

Huge 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia quickly followed by second 6.2 shock as tsunami warning issued

A HUGE 7.7-magnitude earthquake has rocked Indonesia’s coast, with a tsunami warning issued as powerful tremors rippled through the region. Footage shared online shows buildings reduced to...

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The Sun (US)News report · Aug 14, 10:47 PM

Huge 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia quickly followed by second 6.2 shock as tsunami warning issued

A HUGE 7.7-magnitude earthquake has rocked Indonesia’s coast, with a tsunami warning issued as powerful tremors rippled through the region. Footage shared online shows buildings reduced to...

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Details83/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 26 sources
83/99 Wording GapHigh confidence26 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 40 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report, Wire story

SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Aug 14, 10:47 PM: The Sun UK joined the source map.

Aug 14, 10:47 PM: The Sun (US) joined the source map.

Aug 14, 10:53 PM: The Seattle Times joined the source map.

Aug 14, 11:09 PM: CNA Singapore joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 83/99 and story health is stable · 40 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.