Earthquake Strikes Indonesia; 13 Dead
September 02, 2009
A strong earthquake struck Indonesia Wednesday, killing at least 13 people, injuring 18 others and damaging several older buildings, witnesses said.
The earthquake, centered about 150 miles from Jakarta, initially was categorized at 7.4 magnitude before being downgraded to 7 by geological officials, CNN reported.
Rescue officials said the 13 deaths occurred at various locations in Western Java province. Details about the deaths weren't immediately available.
At least 18 other people were injured in Jakarta, Health Ministry spokesman Rustam Pakaya said.
In Tasikmalaya, a city on the island of Java, officials said several older buildings were damaged and people panicked in the streets because of the lack of electricity, a witness told CNN. Tasikmalaya is about 88 miles from the quake's epicenter.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said a tsunami watch went into effect and quickly expired.
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The earthquake, centered about 150 miles from Jakarta, initially was categorized at 7.4 magnitude before being downgraded to 7 by geological officials, CNN reported.
Rescue officials said the 13 deaths occurred at various locations in Western Java province. Details about the deaths weren't immediately available.
At least 18 other people were injured in Jakarta, Health Ministry spokesman Rustam Pakaya said.
In Tasikmalaya, a city on the island of Java, officials said several older buildings were damaged and people panicked in the streets because of the lack of electricity, a witness told CNN. Tasikmalaya is about 88 miles from the quake's epicenter.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said a tsunami watch went into effect and quickly expired.
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