Earthquake in Yogyakarta, Indonesia... 1 Dead, 93 Buildings Damaged

Damage Level and Human Casualties Not Severe

A strong earthquake occurred in the sea near the Special Region of Yogyakarta (Jogjakarta), Indonesia, causing damage to dozens of houses and resulting in the death of one resident.

According to Antara News and others on the 1st, the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported that a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the sea 86 km southwest of Bantul, Yogyakarta, at around 7:57 PM the previous day. The depth of the epicenter was 25 km.

(Yogyakarta AP=Yonhap News) On the 30th of last month, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the offshore area of Bantul, on the outskirts of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, causing buildings to shake and people to evacuate outside their homes.
[Photo by Yonhap News]

As a result of this earthquake, a 67-year-old woman living in Bantul was startled and fell while evacuating, and she died from a heart attack caused by the shock. Two other residents were also injured. Additionally, 93 buildings, including schools, health centers, and places of worship in Yogyakarta, East Java Province, and Central Java Province, suffered cracks in their walls.

Local authorities stated that the damage was not severe and that the quick evacuation of residents prevented major casualties, but they advised confirming safety before returning home.

Yogyakarta was historically the center of Javanese civilization and is home to many heritage sites, including the Borobudur Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the world's largest Buddhist temple. It also has Mount Merapi, an active volcano that still emits ash and lava. In May 2006, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake also struck this area, resulting in over 6,200 deaths and more than 130,000 injuries.

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