162 dead in Indonesia’s Java island earthquake More than 700 people were injured. Many dams collapsed in the 5.6 magnitude earthquake. More than 10,000 people were left homeless. Rescue operation is going on. The earthquake occurred in the city of Cianjur in the western region of Java, Indonesia’s largest island. It is also the most densely populated area. Many buildings including hospitals, educational institutions and commercial establishments were destroyed. Many people are still trapped under the buildings.
Rescue workers have not been able to reach many places due to landslides. More health workers have also been shifted to the region. The tremors were also felt in Jakarta, a hundred kilometers away. People were then evacuated from large buildings. About 55 percent of Indonesia’s population lives on the island of Java.
Indonesia earthquake death toll mounts to 162, says governor: Report