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Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Java island: authorities

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Jakarta (AFP) April 27, 2024

A magnitude-6.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Java island on Saturday, the country's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) reported. The quake, which the United States Geological Survey recorded at a magnitude of 6.1, was felt in capital Jakarta - where people were forced to evacuate buildings - and in nearby Bandung. "I screamed to my wife and kids t
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News video: Indonesia Earthquake: A 6.5 Magnitude Tremor Jolts Java Island, also felt in Jakarta | Oneindia News

Indonesia Earthquake: A 6.5 Magnitude Tremor Jolts Java Island, also felt in Jakarta | Oneindia News 02:42

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 shook Indonesia's Java island, causing widespread tremors. Despite the intensity, there was no tsunami alert issued by the BMKG. The USGS reported the quake's depth at 68.3 kilometers (42 miles). Stay updated on the latest seismic...

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