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Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 jolts Indonesia's Java Island

Sep 16, 2024

Java [Indonesia], September 16: A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the southern coast of Indonesia's Java Island today, with no reports of injuries.
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency reported that the earthquake occurred at 04:54 local time, with its epicentre located 94 kilometres southwest of Sukabumi in West Java province, at a depth of 65 kilometres beneath the Indian Ocean.
The agency stated that no aftershocks were detected, but advised residents to avoid damaged or cracked buildings and inspect homes before re-entering.
Source: Emirates News Agency

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