At least 162 dead, 100 injured as earthquake shakes Indonesia's Java island
2 years, 1 month ago

At least 162 dead, 100 injured as earthquake shakes Indonesia's Java island

Firstpost  

The US Geological Survey said the magnitude 5.6 quake was centered in Cianjur region in West Java province, a depth of 10 kilometers Cianjur, Indonesia: A shallow 5.6-magnitude earthquake shook Indonesia’s main island Java on Monday, killing at least 162 people and injuring over a hundred others, with buildings damaged and a landslide triggered. Herman Suherman told broadcaster Metro TV said, “Most of them had fractures from being trapped by the ruins of buildings.” Shops, a hospital, and an Islamic boarding school in the town were severely damaged by the quake, according to local media. Suherman said relatives of victims had congregated at the town’s Sayang hospital and warned the death count could rise as villagers outside of the town may still be trapped. “We call on people to stay outside the buildings for now as there might be potential aftershocks,” the head of Indonesia’s meteorological agency, Dwikorita Karnawati, told reporters.

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Deadly landslides, flash floods hit Indonesia’s Java island
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Deadly landslides, flash floods hit Indonesia’s Java island

Al Jazeera  

More than 170 villages in Sukabumi, West Java, have been devastated by torrential rains, landslides and flash floods. Indonesian rescuers have recovered 10 bodies that were swept away in flash floods that hit hilly villages on the country’s main island of Java, officials said, adding that two people were still missing. Torrential rains since last week caused rivers to burst …

Landslides and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Java island, leaving 10 dead and 2 missing
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Landslides and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Java island, leaving 10 dead and 2 missing

Associated Press  

SUKABUMI, Indonesia — Indonesian rescuers recovered 10 bodies that were swept away in flash floods or buried under tons of mud and rocks that hit hilly villages on the country’s main island of Java, officials said Monday. Torrential rains since last week have caused rivers to burst their banks, tearing through more than 170 villages in Sukabumi district of West …

Landslides and flash floods hit Indonesia's Java island, leaving 10 dead and forcing hundreds to evacuate
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Landslides and flash floods hit Indonesia's Java island, leaving 10 dead and forcing hundreds to evacuate

ABC  

At least 10 people have died and two people are missing after flash floods and landslides hit villages on Indonesia's main island of Java. Landslides, flash floods and strong winds devastated 172 villages and forced more than 3,000 people to flee to temporary government shelters, Yudi Hariyanto, who heads a rescue command post in Sukabumi told AP. Videos circulating on …

Eruption Kills 10 in Indonesia, Sets Homes Ablame
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Eruption Kills 10 in Indonesia, Sets Homes Ablame

The Hindu  

A volcanic eruption in Indonesia killed at least 10 people and set several houses aflame. The eruption, which occurred overnight, forced authorities to evacuate several villages and caused significant damage. The crater erupted shortly before midnight and then again at 1.27 a.m. (1727 GMT on Sunday), with the highest alert level being hoisted. The authorities have advised locals and tourists …

Powerful 5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes in sea off Indonesia
2 months ago

Powerful 5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes in sea off Indonesia

Daily Mail  

A powerful earthquake measuring 5.7 magnitude has struck the Halmahera Sea in Indonesia on Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. According to Indonesia's meteorology office BMKG, the 5.7 magnitude earthquake is the fourth to hit the nation today alone, with the first quake of the day, which was registered as 5.6 magnitude, taking place at 10:24am local time. …

Strong earthquake of magnitude 6 shakes southwestern Indonesia
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Strong earthquake of magnitude 6 shakes southwestern Indonesia

India TV News  

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted southwestern Indonesia, causing widespread tremors across the region. Indonesia resumes search for 35 missing after deadly landslide Meanwhile, Indonesia has resumed search operations for 35 missing individuals following a devastating landslide at an illegal gold mine on Sulawesi island, which has already claimed at least 23 lives. The search, involving nearly …

Indonesia earthquake: Magnitude 6.1 tremor shakes Java Island, felt in Jakarta
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Indonesia earthquake: Magnitude 6.1 tremor shakes Java Island, felt in Jakarta

India TV News  

A strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake rocked the southern part of Indonesia's main island of Java on Saturday. High-rises in the capital Jakarta swayed for around a minute and two-storey homes shook strongly in the West Java provincial capital of Bandung and in Jakarta's satellite cities of Depok, Tangerang, Bogor and Bekasi. The quake was also felt in other cities in …

At least 19 killed after landslides hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island
8 months, 1 week ago

At least 19 killed after landslides hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island

Hindustan Times  

At least 19 people have been found dead and two more are missing after a landslide in central Indonesia, local authorities said on Sunday. Floods and landslides killed at least 26 people on Indonesia's Sumatra island last month The dead and two survivors were evacuated from two landslide-hit villages in Tana Toraja regency, South Sulawesi province on Saturday evening, said …

Several dead, 1,000 homes destroyed in Papua New Guinea earthquake
9 months ago

Several dead, 1,000 homes destroyed in Papua New Guinea earthquake

Al Jazeera  

Quake struck as remote western region already dealing with floods from earlier this month. Several people have died and some 1,000 homes have been destroyed in a 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit a remote part of western Papua New Guinea, according to officials. Earthquakes are common in Papua New Guinea, which sits on top of the seismic “Ring of Fire” …

A strong earthquake shakes Indonesia’s Java Island but no reports of casualties
9 months ago

A strong earthquake shakes Indonesia’s Java Island but no reports of casualties

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — A strong and shallow undersea earthquake shook the eastern side of Indonesia’s main island of Java on Friday, causing some damage but no immediate reports of casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake measured 6.4 and struck at a depth of 8.5 kilometers north of Paciran in East Java province. Indonesia, a seismically active archipelago of …

4.8 magnitude quake strikes Indonesia’s West Java Island
11 months, 3 weeks ago

4.8 magnitude quake strikes Indonesia’s West Java Island

Live Mint  

An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 hit Indonesia's West Java Island on Sunday, according to the country's geophysics agency BMKG. A day ago an earthquake of magnitude 6.2 on the Richter scale jolted Indonesia's Irian Jaya late at night on Saturday, the National Centre for Seismology reported. "Earthquake of Magnitude: 6.2, Occurred on 30-12-2023, 22:46:28 IST, Lat: -3.11 & Long: 139.28, …

6.5 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia’s Papua region, no immediate reports of casualties
11 months, 3 weeks ago

6.5 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia’s Papua region, no immediate reports of casualties

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — A powerful earthquake shook Indonesia’s easternmost region of Papua early Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 6.5 quake was centered 162 kilometers northeast of Abepura, a subdistrict in Jayapura, the capital of Papua province. A magnitude 5.6 earthquake on Nov. 21 killed at least …

5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia’s Aceh province. No casualties reported
11 months, 3 weeks ago

5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia’s Aceh province. No casualties reported

Associated Press  

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia — A strong and shallow undersea earthquake shook part of Indonesia’s Aceh province Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 5.9 earthquake was centered 362 kilometers east of Sinabang, a coastal town in Aceh province at a depth of 10 kilometers. A magnitude 5.6 earthquake …

6.0-magnitude quake hits near Indonesian island: USGS
1 year, 3 months ago

6.0-magnitude quake hits near Indonesian island: USGS

The Hindu  

A shallow 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit near the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no damage or casualties immediately reported. Video obtained by AFP showed panicking people in Central Sulawesi's Lambonga village gathered in groups outside of their homes as they sought safety in fear of aftershocks. "The residents of Balesang coastal village in …

Strong earthquake shakes Indonesia's main island, killing 1 and damaging dozens of homes
1 year, 5 months ago

Strong earthquake shakes Indonesia's main island, killing 1 and damaging dozens of homes

The Hindu  

A strong undersea earthquake shook parts of Indonesia's densely populated main island of Java on late Friday, June 30, 2023, causing panic as it killed at least one person, injured two others and damaged dozens of houses. The US Geological Survey said Friday's magnitude 5.8 quake was centred 84 km southwest of Bambanglipuro, a village in Bantul regency of the …

Earthquake in Indonesia damages hospital, sends locals scurrying to high ground
1 year, 7 months ago

Earthquake in Indonesia damages hospital, sends locals scurrying to high ground

The Hindu  

A strong undersea earthquake early Tuesday sent streams of people fleeing to higher ground in eastern Indonesia before the tsunami danger passed. Residents in parts of West Sumatra province, including the provincial capital of Padang, felt the earthquake strongly for about 30 seconds, agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said. The magnitude 7.1 earthquake was centered 170 kilometers southeast of Teluk Dalam, …

Quake damages hospital, sends Indonesians racing to highland
1 year, 7 months ago

Quake damages hospital, sends Indonesians racing to highland

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — A strong undersea earthquake early Tuesday sent streams of people fleeing to higher ground in western Indonesia before the tsunami danger passed. Residents in parts of West Sumatra province, including the provincial capital of Padang, felt the earthquake strongly for about 30 seconds, agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said. The magnitude 7.1 earthquake was centered 170 kilometers southeast …

7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia's main island
1 year, 8 months ago

7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia's main island

The Hindu  

A strong earthquake shook parts of Indonesia’s main island of Java and tourist island of Bali on April 14, causing panic but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.0 quake was centred 96.5 kilometres north of Tuban, a coastal city in East Java province, at a depth of 594 …

Indonesia landslide deaths climb to 21; dozens still missing
1 year, 9 months ago

Indonesia landslide deaths climb to 21; dozens still missing

Firstpost  

Jakarta: Rescuers recovered more bodies buried under tons of mud from a landslide that crashed onto a hilly village on Indonesia’s remote Natuna islands, bringing the death toll to 21, officials said Thursday. The landslide, triggered by torrential downpours, plunged down surrounding hills on Monday, burying 30 houses in Genting village on a tiny remote island in the Natuna archipelago …

Earthquake of 7.0 Magnitude Hits East Indonesia, Tsunami Warning Lifted
1 year, 11 months ago

Earthquake of 7.0 Magnitude Hits East Indonesia, Tsunami Warning Lifted

News 18  

An offshore earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 hit near eastern Indonesia’s Maluku islands on Wednesday, forcing panicked residents to run into the streets and briefly triggering a tsunami warning. The undersea quake occurred around 13:06 pm local time off the coast of Sulawesi island, shaking nearby islands and sending some residents into the streets. A powerful quake hit deep …

7.0 magnitude earthquake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami warning
1 year, 11 months ago

7.0 magnitude earthquake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami warning

Hindustan Times  

A strong earthquake shook eastern Indonesia on Wednesday, with no damage immediately reported and no tsunami warning issued. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu briefly said there was a potential threat to nearby Indonesian coasts but lifted the notice soon afterward. A magnitude 6.1 quake also shook eastern Indonesia earlier Wednesday morning. In 2004, an extremely powerful Indian Ocean …

Deep 6.1 earthquake shakes east Indonesia, no known damage
1 year, 11 months ago

Deep 6.1 earthquake shakes east Indonesia, no known damage

The Hindu  

A deep earthquake shook eastern parts of Indonesia on Wednesday, but no serious damage or injuries were reported. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 6.1 earthquake was centered 147 kilometers under the sea, 65 kilometers south-southeast of Gorontalo. Indonesia, a vast archipelago and a home of more than 270 million people, is frequently hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions …

Indonesia: 6.2-magnitude earthquake hits off coast of Sumatra, says USGS
1 year, 11 months ago

Indonesia: 6.2-magnitude earthquake hits off coast of Sumatra, says USGS

Firstpost  

Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said there was no threat of a tsunami, while the country’s disaster agency said there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage Jakarta, Indonesia: A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra island early Monday, the US Geological Survey reported. It said there was no tsunami threat, while the country’s …

Earthquake of 6.0 magnitude hits western Indonesia, no tsunami alert issued
1 year, 11 months ago

Earthquake of 6.0 magnitude hits western Indonesia, no tsunami alert issued

India TV News  

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake undersea rocked western Indonesia on Monday morning but it did not trigger a tsunami alert. A magnitude 5.6 earthquake on November 21 killed at least 331 people and injured nearly 600 in West Java's Cianjur city. In 2004, an extremely powerful Indian Ocean quake set off a tsunami that killed more than 230,000 people in a …

7.7 magnitude earthquake damages buildings in Indonesia; triggers tsunami warning
1 year, 11 months ago

7.7 magnitude earthquake damages buildings in Indonesia; triggers tsunami warning

India TV News  

Indonesia Earthquake: A magnitude of 7.7 earthquake struck the Tanimbar region in Indonesia on Tuesday. According to reports, the powerful quake damaged village buildings in eastern Indonesia and the shaking was also widely felt in northern Australia. “Based on four tide gauge observations around the center of the earthquake, it did not show any significant anomaly or change in sea …

Death toll from Indonesia earthquake rises to 321
2 years ago

Death toll from Indonesia earthquake rises to 321

The Hindu  

The death toll from an earthquake that hit Indonesia's island of Java this week has risen to 321 as rescuers found more bodies on Sunday, the national disaster mitigation agency said. Disaster mitigation agency chief Mr. Suharyanto, who like many Indonesians uses only one name, told a news briefing Sunday that rescuers found three more bodies. "With the discovery of …

Indonesia earthquake toll reaches 310 as more bodies found
2 years ago

Indonesia earthquake toll reaches 310 as more bodies found

Associated Press  

CIANJUR, Indonesia — The death toll from an earthquake that struck Indonesia’s Java island early this week rose to 310 after rescuers found more bodies under landslides, an official said. Bodies were recovered Friday in two areas of mountainous Cianjur district where landslides triggered by Monday’s quake brought tons of mud, rocks and broken trees, said Henri Alfiandi, chief of …

EXPLAINER: Why was Indonesia’s shallow quake so deadly?
2 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: Why was Indonesia’s shallow quake so deadly?

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — A 5.6 magnitude earthquake left more than 260 dead and hundreds injured as buildings crumbled and terrified residents ran for their lives on Indonesia’s main island of Java. “The energy was still large enough to cause significant shaking that led to damage.” The worst-affected area is close to several known faults, said Marliyani. Many buildings in the …

Explained: Why was Indonesia's shallow quake so deadly?
2 years, 1 month ago

Explained: Why was Indonesia's shallow quake so deadly?

India Today  

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake left more than 260 dead and hundreds injured as buildings crumbled and terrified residents ran for their lives on Indonesia’s main island of Java. “The energy was still large enough to cause significant shaking that led to damage.” The worst-affected area is close to several known faults, said Marliyani. Many buildings in the region are also …

Indonesia earthquake | Death toll jumps to 268, rescuers hunt for survivors
2 years, 1 month ago

Indonesia earthquake | Death toll jumps to 268, rescuers hunt for survivors

The Hindu  

The death toll from an earthquake on Indonesia's main island of Java jumped to 268 on Tuesday, as rescuers searched for survivors in the rubble and relatives started to bury their loved ones. As body bags emerged from crumpled buildings in Indonesia's most populous province, West Java, rescue efforts turned to any survivors still under debris in areas made hard …

Indonesian rescuers search through rubble of quake; 268 dead
2 years, 1 month ago

Indonesian rescuers search through rubble of quake; 268 dead

Associated Press  

CIANJUR, Indonesia — Indonesian rescuers used jackhammers, circular saws and sometimes their bare hands Tuesday to shift the rubble of flattened buildings as they searched for the dead and missing from an earthquake that killed at least 268 people. With many missing, some remote areas still unreachable and more than 1,000 people injured in the 5.6 magnitude quake, the death …

Indonesia quake death toll rises to 268; 151 still missing
2 years, 1 month ago

Indonesia quake death toll rises to 268; 151 still missing

Deccan Chronicle  

CIANJUR : The death toll from the earthquake that shook the Indonesian island of Java leapt to 268 on Tuesday as more bodies were found beneath collapsed buildings, and 151 people are still missing, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency said. Agency head Suharyanto, who like many Indonesians only goes by one name, told reporters that another 1,083 people were injured …

Many School Children Among 252 Dead in Indonesian Earthquake
2 years, 1 month ago

Many School Children Among 252 Dead in Indonesian Earthquake

News 18  

Many children were killed in an earthquake in Indonesia when their schools collapsed, officials said on Tuesday, as rescuers raced to reach people trapped in rubble in a devastated town on Java island. The shallow 5.6-magnitude quake struck in mountains in Indonesia's most populous province of West Java, causing significant damage to the town of Cianjur and burying at least …

EXPLAINER: Why was Indonesia’s shallow quake so deadly?
2 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: Why was Indonesia’s shallow quake so deadly?

The Hindu  

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake left more than 160 dead and hundreds injured as buildings crumbled and terrified residents ran for their lives on Indonesia’s main island of Java. “The energy was still large enough to cause significant shaking that led to damage.” The worst-affected area is close to several known faults, said Marliyani. Many buildings in the region are also …

Indonesia to give compensation to earthquake victims: President
2 years, 1 month ago

Indonesia to give compensation to earthquake victims: President

The Hindu  

Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo said on November 22 the government would hand out compensation to victims and their families after an earthquake struck the country’s most populous Province, killing 162. Jokowi, as the President is known, visited the epicentre of the quake, the town of Cianjur in West Java Province, and ordered rescue teams to prioritise saving people trapped under …

Earthquake of 4.3 Magnitude Jolts Leh
2 years, 1 month ago

Earthquake of 4.3 Magnitude Jolts Leh

ABP News  

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 jolted the district of Leh in Ladakh on Tuesday morning. Earthquake In Indonesia At least 162 people were killed after an earthquake hit Indonesia's main island Java on Monday, reported AFP. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the loss of lives in the earthquake in Indonesia, and said India stands with that country in …

Indonesia quake: Rescuers keep search for victims on, world leaders express grief over 162 lives lost
2 years, 1 month ago

Indonesia quake: Rescuers keep search for victims on, world leaders express grief over 162 lives lost

India Today  

A day after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia and devastated a West Java town, rescue workers continued to look for people trapped in the rubble. WORLD LEADERS CONDOLE DEATHS Several world leaders, including British Prime minister Rishi Sunak and India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar, have expressed grief over the loss of lives. — Rishi Sunak November 21, 2022 External …

Indonesian quake kills at least 162 and injures hundreds
2 years, 1 month ago

Indonesian quake kills at least 162 and injures hundreds

Associated Press  

CIANJUR, Indonesia — A powerful earthquake killed at least 162 people and injured hundreds on Indonesia’s main island on Monday. Hundreds of people gathered outside the Cianjur regional hospital building, waiting for treatment “I was working inside my office building. The roof of the shop next to the store I work in had collapsed, and people said two had been …

Indonesia earthquake topples houses; 162 killed, over 100 injured; 25 aftershocks reported
2 years, 1 month ago

Indonesia earthquake topples houses; 162 killed, over 100 injured; 25 aftershocks reported

India TV News  

As many as 162 people were killed, while hundreds of others were injured after a strong, shallow earthquake toppled buildings and walls on Indonesia’s densely populated main island of Cianjur on Monday. The roof of the shop next to the store I work in had collapsed and people said two had been hit.” “The quake felt so strong. In February, …

Shallow quake kills 162, injures hundreds on Indonesia’s Java island
2 years, 1 month ago

Shallow quake kills 162, injures hundreds on Indonesia’s Java island

The Hindu  

A shallow 5.6-magnitude earthquake killed at least 162 people, with hundreds injured and others missing, when it toppled buildings and triggered landslides on Indonesia’s main island of Java on November 21, 2022, officials said. Doctors treated patients outdoors after the quake, which was felt as far away as the capital Jakarta, left hospitals in the West Java town of Cianjur …

At least 162 dead after earthquake topples homes, buildings on Indonesia’s Java island
2 years, 1 month ago

At least 162 dead after earthquake topples homes, buildings on Indonesia’s Java island

LA Times  

Earthquake survivors are treated outside a hospital in Cianjur, Indonesia, where a magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit Monday. A powerful earthquake killed at least 162 people and injured hundreds on Indonesia’s main island on Monday. Emergency workers treated the injured on stretchers and blankets outside main hospitals, on terraces and in parking lots in the Cianjur region, about three hours’ drive …

Powerful earthquake kills one person, injures 11 in Indonesia's Sumatra
2 years, 2 months ago

Powerful earthquake kills one person, injures 11 in Indonesia's Sumatra

ABC  

A strong and shallow earthquake has shaken Indonesia's Sumatra island, killing one person and injuring 11 others while damaging more than a dozen houses and buildings. Key points: The magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes about 40 kilometres north-east of Sibolga The pre-dawn earthquake is followed by two 5.0 magnitude aftershocks A 62-year-old man dies of a heart attack while fleeing to …

Strong earthquakes jolt parts of Indonesia’s West Papua province
2 years, 3 months ago

Strong earthquakes jolt parts of Indonesia’s West Papua province

Al Jazeera  

At least four land-based earthquakes of between 6.2 and 5.5 magnitudes were recorded, though there were no early reports of damage or casualties. A series of strong inland earthquakes has shaken Indonesia’s easternmost West Papua province, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. At least four land-based earthquakes between 6.2 and 5.5 magnitudes were recorded on …

Earthquakes shake Indonesia, Philippines; no tsunami threat
2 years, 9 months ago

Earthquakes shake Indonesia, Philippines; no tsunami threat

India TV News  

Highlights Strong, shallow underwater earthquakes shook western Indonesia. Strong, shallow underwater earthquakes shook western Indonesia and the Philippines capital region Monday but no serious damage was immediately reported and no tsunami warnings were issued. In Indonesia, a magnitude-6.7 quake that was 16 kilometers deep struck about 169 kilometers west of Pariaman, a town in West Sumatra province, the US Geological …

Indonesia volcano: Death toll rises to 34, 17 still missing, says national disaster agency
3 years ago

Indonesia volcano: Death toll rises to 34, 17 still missing, says national disaster agency

Firstpost  

The biggest mountain on the island of Java on Saturday ejected a mushroom of volcanic ash high into the sky and rained hot mud as thousands of panicked people fled their homes Jakarta, Indonesia: The death toll from the eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Semeru volcano rose to 34 on Tuesday, the national disaster agency said, as aid was rushed to …

Indonesia: At least 13 dead, over 50 injured as Java's Mount Semeru erupts
3 years ago

Indonesia: At least 13 dead, over 50 injured as Java's Mount Semeru erupts

Firstpost  

Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where the meeting of continental plates causes high volcanic and seismic activity Lumajang, Indonesia: Disaster officials in Indonesia raised the death toll in the eruption of Mount Semeru to 13 on Sunday, as rescuers working through the night freed as many as 10 people from the debris. The sudden eruption of Java’s …

Indonesia volcano eruption kills 14, damages 11 villages
3 years ago

Indonesia volcano eruption kills 14, damages 11 villages

The Hindu  

Rescuers in Indonesia raced to find survivors in villages blanketed by molten ash on Sunday after the eruption of Mount Semeru killed at least 14 persons and left dozens injured. At least 11 villages of Lumajang district in East Java were coated in volcanic ash, submerging houses and vehicles, smothering livestock and leaving at least 1,300 evacuees seeking shelter in …

Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 strikes western Haiti, over 300 killed
3 years, 4 months ago

Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 strikes western Haiti, over 300 killed

India Today  

At least 304 people died and hundreds were injured or missing after a major earthquake struck southwestern Haiti on Saturday, authorities said, reducing churches, hotels and homes to rubble in the latest tragedy to hit the impoverished Caribbean nation. #Haïti — Dr Ariel Henry August 14, 2021 Still, Haiti's Civil Protection service said the preliminary death toll stood at 304, …

Earthquake in Indonesia's Java, Bali Kills 6; No Tsunami Warning
3 years, 8 months ago

Earthquake in Indonesia's Java, Bali Kills 6; No Tsunami Warning

News 18  

A strong earthquake killed at least six people and damaged buildings on Indonesia's main island of Java and shook the tourist hotspot of Bali, officials said Saturday. Falling rocks killed a woman on a motorcycle and badly injured her husband in East Java's Lumajang district, said Raditya Jati, spokesperson for the National Disaster Mitigation Agency. Indonesia's search and rescue agency …

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