Indonesia earthquake leaves dozens dead and hundreds injured

1 year ago

An earthquake has struck the main Indonesian island of Java, leaving dozens of people dead and hundreds injured, local officials have said.

The 5.6 magnitude quake struck Cianjur town in West Java, at a shallow depth of 10km (6 miles), according to US Geological Survey data.

The tremor could be felt in the capital Jakarta about 100km away, where people in high-rise buildings were evacuated.

Officials have warned of possible aftershocks and said the death toll could rise.

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