The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck the Indonesian island of Java on Monday has risen to 62.
The magnitude 5.6 quake hit western Java in the afternoon. The National Disaster Management Agency said 62 people had been confirmed dead in the Cianjur district of West Java province.
Officials said 25 people were still trapped in the debris of collapsed structures. Rescue efforts were hampered by shortages of heavy equipment and landslides that blocked roads.
Footage from the area shows a number of injured people being treated outside, even after night fell.
The quake toppled or severely damaged more than 2,200 houses, schools and other buildings.
About 5,300 people were taking shelter in tents and other structures.
Indonesian authorities called on people to stay away from damaged buildings, as smaller tremors continued.
The magnitude 5.6 quake hit western Java in the afternoon. The National Disaster Management Agency said 62 people had been confirmed dead in the Cianjur district of West Java province.
Officials said 25 people were still trapped in the debris of collapsed structures. Rescue efforts were hampered by shortages of heavy equipment and landslides that blocked roads.
Footage from the area shows a number of injured people being treated outside, even after night fell.
The quake toppled or severely damaged more than 2,200 houses, schools and other buildings.
About 5,300 people were taking shelter in tents and other structures.
Indonesian authorities called on people to stay away from damaged buildings, as smaller tremors continued.
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Indonesian earthquake: Magnitude 5.6 quake on Java island resulted in 62 confirmed deaths, with 25 people still trapped. Over 2,200 buildings damaged or destroyed, including schools. Rescue efforts hindered by equipment shortages and landslides. Many injured receiving treatment outdoors.
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221122_05/
Date: Nov. 22, 2022
Created: 2022/11/22 07:18
Updated: 2025/12/09 11:20
Last Read: 2022/11/22 07:35