Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia... "At Least 12 Dead"

On the 21st (local time), a magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the Cianjur area of West Java Province, Indonesia. Citizens are evacuating to the streets in the business district of the capital, Jakarta, located about 70 km from the epicenter.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Chun-hee] An earthquake occurred near Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, resulting in at least 12 reported deaths.

The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) announced on the 21st at 1:21 PM local time that a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the Cianjur area in West Java. The epicenter depth was 10 km. The epicenter was located approximately 70 km south of the capital, Jakarta.

The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) announced that a magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the Cianjur area of West Java at 1:21 PM on the 21st. [Image source=BMKG website]

Major foreign media reported that at least 12 people have died due to this earthquake. In Jakarta, some buildings shook, causing people to evacuate outside.

BMKG explained that in Cianjur, the epicenter, a seismic intensity of 5 was detected, while in Jakarta, the intensity was between 2 and 3. Intensity 5 means almost everyone feels the shaking, and dishes or windows may break. Intensity 3 is similar to the vibration caused by a large truck passing by. Additionally, BMKG stated that there is no tsunami risk from this earthquake.

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