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 Pabean, Donggala regency, have evacuated to higher ground, with the majority leaving their homes," it added, referring to an area in Central Sulawesi. In November last year, a 5.6-magnitude quake hit the Southeast Asian nation's Java island, killing 602 people.

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Earthquake today: Magnitude 7.3 tremors hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu
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1 week ago

Earthquake today: Magnitude 7.3 tremors hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu

Live Mint  

According to the USGS, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean on Tuesday. A video posted on social media appeared to show a building that houses some diplomatic missions to Vanuatu — including those of Britain, France and New Zealand — with some damage to their structure, including buckled windows and …

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. …

Japan Struck By 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake, Tsunami Expected
3 months ago

Japan Struck By 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake, Tsunami Expected

ABP News  

A tsunami warning was issued after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck the remote island of Izu Islands in Japan, at a depth of 10 kilometres, on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said. According to an NHK report, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for the Izu Islands and the Ogasawara Islands. According to AFP, Japan sits on …

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 …

A 6.9 magnitude quake in remote Papua New Guinea kills 3 and destroys nearly 1,000 homes
8 months, 4 weeks ago

A 6.9 magnitude quake in remote Papua New Guinea kills 3 and destroys nearly 1,000 homes

Associated Press  

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — A magnitude 6.9 earthquake has hit a remote part of western Papua New Guinea killing at least three people and causing extensive damage to around 1,000 homes, officials said. East Sepik province Governor Allan Bird posted on Facebook Sunday that initial estimates show the earthquake had destroyed about 1,000 homes in the area which …

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 …

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits off southern Philippines
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits off southern Philippines

The Hindu  

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippines on January 9, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but according to local authorities there were no reports of casualties or damage. The quake struck at a depth of 70 kilometres about 100 kilometres southeast of Sarangani municipality off Mindanao island, the USGS said. "By the grace of God …

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 …

Earthquake today: 6.3 magnitude quake hits Japan’s Kuril Islands
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Earthquake today: 6.3 magnitude quake hits Japan’s Kuril Islands

Live Mint  

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 on the Richter scale occurred in Japan's Kuril Islands on 27 December, the National Centre for Seismology informed. Taking to X, the NCS wrote, “Earthquake of Magnitude:6.3, Occurred on 28-12-2023, 14:45:12 IST, Lat: 44.36 & Long: 149.23, Depth: 10 Km,Location: Kuril Islands, Japan for more information.” However, according to the United States Geological Survey, two …

Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes Philippines, tremors felt in Manila
1 year ago

Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes Philippines, tremors felt in Manila

Hindustan Times  

Workers, residents, and students evacuated buildings in the Philippine capital Manila on Tuesday after an earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck off the main Luzon island, according to the state seismology agency and images carried by media. "We felt the strong and lengthy tremor," Michael Orayani, mayor of Lubang town in Occidental Mindoro province, told DWPM radio station. Three people died …

Powerful earthquake causes widespread panic in Philippines
1 year ago

Powerful earthquake causes widespread panic in Philippines

LA Times  

A powerful earthquake that shook the southern Philippines killed at least one villager and injured several others as thousands scrambled out of their homes in panic and jammed roads to higher ground after a tsunami warning was issued, officials said Sunday. A pregnant woman died after she, her husband and daughter were hit by a 15-feet concrete wall that collapsed …

7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern Philippines, briefly prompting a tsunami warning
1 year ago

7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern Philippines, briefly prompting a tsunami warning

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck Saturday off the southern Philippine coast, prompting many villagers to flee their homes in panic around midnight after Philippine authorities issued a tsunami warning. A powerful earthquake struck Saturday off the southern Philippine coast, prompting many villagers to flee their homes in panic after Philippine authorities issued …

7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern Philippines
1 year ago

7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern Philippines

The Hindu  

A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck Saturday off the southern Philippine coast, prompting many villagers to flee their homes in panic around midnight after Philippine authorities issued a tsunami warning. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially said that based on the magnitude and location, it expected tsunami waves to hit the southern Philippines and parts of …

Japan: Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 occurs near Honshu island
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan: Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 occurs near Honshu island

India TV News  

An earthquake measuring 6.0 magnitude on the Richter Scale occurred southeast of Japan's Honshu Island on Friday, according to the National Center for Seismology. "Earthquake of Magnitude:6.0, Occurred on 06-10-2023, 07:01:24 IST, Lat: 30.16 & Long: 139.94, Depth: 62 Km,Location: Southeast of Honshu, Japan," said the NCS in a post on social media platform X. Tsunami advisory in Japan On …

7.2 earthquake hits Alaskan peninsula: USGS
1 year, 5 months ago

7.2 earthquake hits Alaskan peninsula: USGS

The Hindu  

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaskan peninsula late Saturday local time, the United States Geological Survey said, briefly sparking a tsunami warning. The shallow quake hit at 10:48 pm Saturday, about 55 miles southwest of the small town of Sand Point, the agency said. The National Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, Alaska, cancelled an earlier tsunami advisory for …

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 …

6.2 magnitude earthquake shakes part of the Philippines southwest of the capital
1 year, 6 months ago

6.2 magnitude earthquake shakes part of the Philippines southwest of the capital

The Hindu  

A deep earthquake shook parts of The Philippines southwest of the capital on June 15, but there were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties. The 6.2 magnitude morning earthquake was near Hukay and about 120 kilometres below the surface, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The Philippines' National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said there were no …

Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hits Japan's Hokkaido prefecture, no tsunami warning
1 year, 6 months ago

Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hits Japan's Hokkaido prefecture, no tsunami warning

India TV News  

The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that on Sunday evening, a powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 struck the Hokkaido prefecture in northern Japan at a depth of 140 kilometers. Earlier on February 25, the United States Geological Survey reported that an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck off the eastern coast of Hokkaido, a northern island in …

Strong earthquake of magnitude 6.2 shakes eastern Japan; no tsunami warning
1 year, 6 months ago

Strong earthquake of magnitude 6.2 shakes eastern Japan; no tsunami warning

India TV News  

Japan earthquake: A strong earthquake shook Tokyo and other areas of eastern Japan today, but no tsunami warning was issued. The magnitude 6.2 quake was centred off the east coast of Chiba Peninsula at a depth of 44.2 kilometres, the US Geological Survey said. A strong earthquake hit central Japan on May 5, killing at least one person and injuring …

Earthquake of 4.5 magnitude jolts Myanmar, no reports of casualties
1 year, 7 months ago

Earthquake of 4.5 magnitude jolts Myanmar, no reports of casualties

India TV News  

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 on the Richter scale struck Myanmar on Monday. Earlier, an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 that struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands in the French territory of New Caledonia triggered a tsunami warning for countries in the South Pacific on Friday. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center also said small waves were possible for Fiji, …

Earthquake of 4.1 magnitude hits Jammu and Kashmir
1 year, 7 months ago

Earthquake of 4.1 magnitude hits Jammu and Kashmir

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir earthquake: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 struck Jammu and Kashmir early Sunday morning, National Center for Seismology said. "Earthquake of Magnitude:4.1, Occurred on 30-04-2023, 05:15:34 IST, Lat: 35.06 & Long: 74.49, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Jammu and Kashmir, India," National Center for Seismology said in a tweet. Meanwhile, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has decided to set …

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, 8 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 …

Indonesia earthquake: Powerful 7.1 magnitude tremor hits Mentawai island; Tsunami alert lifted
1 year, 8 months ago

Indonesia earthquake: Powerful 7.1 magnitude tremor hits Mentawai island; Tsunami alert lifted

India TV News  

Indonesia lifted a tsunami alert Tuesday following a magnitude 7.1 undersea earthquake that hit off Mentawai Island, triggering panic in a region prone to fatal quakes but apparently causing no major damage or casualties. The magnitude 7.1 earthquake was centered 170.4 kilometres southeast of Teluk Dalam, a coastal town in the South Nias Regency, North Sumatra province, at a depth …

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes Indonesia, triggers Tsunami warning
1 year, 8 months ago

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes Indonesia, triggers Tsunami warning

The Hindu  

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck west of Indonesia’s Sumatra Island on Tuesday, Indonesia’s geophysics agency said, triggering a tsunami warning. Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency said authorities were collecting data from the islands nearest the epicentre off the western shore of Sumatra, spokesperson Abdul Muhari said. They have been told to stay at the evacuation area until tsunami warning is lifted,” …

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 …

7.0-magnitude quake hits western Papua New Guinea: USGS
1 year, 8 months ago

7.0-magnitude quake hits western Papua New Guinea: USGS

The Hindu  

A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake shook a remote region of northwestern Papua New Guinea before dawn on April 3, 2023, toppling a few homes but with no immediate reports of casualties. The quake struck at a depth of 62 kilometres near the Chambri Lake system in the sparsely populated region of East Sepik Province, the US Geological Service said. The quake …

6.1 magnitude quake rocks central Philippines: USGS
1 year, 10 months ago

6.1 magnitude quake rocks central Philippines: USGS

The Hindu  

A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocked the central Philippines early Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. “It was a bit strong,” Masbate provincial police chief Rolly Albana told AFP. “I was sleeping when we were shaken and woken up.” Mr. Albana said police had not reported any effects of the quake. A 7.0-magnitude quake in mountainous Abra last July triggered …

A glance at the world’s deadliest quakes in past 25 years
1 year, 10 months ago

A glance at the world’s deadliest quakes in past 25 years

Associated Press  

The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Turkey and war-torn Syria on Monday has killed more than 20,700 people in the two countries. Here are some of the world’s deadliest earthquakes in the past 25 years: ___ — Feb. 6, 2023: In Turkey and Syria, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake kills more than 20,700 people. — Sept. 28, 2018: A magnitude 7.5 …

A glance at the world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000
1 year, 10 months ago

A glance at the world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000

Associated Press  

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing more than 4,000 people in the two countries. Here are some of the world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000: ___ — June 22, 2022: In Afghanistan, more than 1,100 people die in magnitude 6.1 earthquake. — March 11, 2011: A magnitude 9.0 quake off the northeast coast of Japan triggers …

The world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000
1 year, 10 months ago

The world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000

The Hindu  

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing more than 3,400 people in the two countries. Here is a list of some of the world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000: January 26, 2001: A magnitude 7.7 quake strikes Gujarat in India, killing 20,000 people. December 26, 2004: A magnitude 9.1 quake in Indonesia triggers an Indian Ocean tsunami, …

World's deadliest earthquakes since 2000
1 year, 10 months ago

World's deadliest earthquakes since 2000

Hindustan Times  

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing more than 3,400 people in the two countries. Here is a list of some of the world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000: ___ June 22, 2022: In Afghanistan, more than 1,100 people die in magnitude 6.1 earthquake. Turkey-Syria Earthquake LIVE coverage here ___ Aug. 24, 2016: A magnitude 6.2 earthquake …

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 …

Magnitude 7 earthquake strikes off Sulawesi island, residents flee buildings
1 year, 11 months ago

Magnitude 7 earthquake strikes off Sulawesi island, residents flee buildings

India Today  

A magnitude 7 earthquake struck off Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Wednesday, prompting panicked residents in some towns nearest to the epicentre to flee buildings. Indonesia's geophysics agency said, however, there was no risk of a tsunami and the U.S.-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in a bulletin also called off an earlier warning of tsunami risk. A resident in Manado, the …

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 …

7.6 quake damages buildings in Indonesia, felt in Australia
1 year, 11 months ago

7.6 quake damages buildings in Indonesia, felt in Australia

Deccan Chronicle  

JAKARTA: A powerful deep-sea earthquake damaged village buildings in a lightly populated island chain in eastern Indonesia early on Tuesday and was widely felt in northern Australia. Two school buildings and 124 houses were damaged in Indonesia's Tanimbar islands and Southwest Maluku districts, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency said. There was panic when the quake shook so the residents left …

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 …

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 …

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