The quake that toppled hundreds of buildings on the island of Java also blocked roads needed to get medical help to victims.
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Your Tuesday Briefing: Indonesia’s Deadly Earthquake
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Powerful Earthquake on Java Kills at Least 162 in Indonesia
The quake on the nation’s main island, Java, destroyed hundreds of buildings, and officials feared that many people were still trapped beneath the rubble.
Large Earthquake Strikes Near Tonga, Setting Off Tsunami Warnings
Officials advised people to get to the third floor of buildings if they were unable to flee to higher ground. Videos showed drivers trying to escape the danger.
In an Age of Constant Disaster, What Does It Mean to Rebuild?
Each catastrophe is a test of what kind of society we’ve built. And each recovery offers a chance, however fleeting, to build another.
Earthquake Shakes Mexico on Anniversary of 2 Major Temblors
The magnitude 7.6 earthquake, centered near the boundary of Colima and Michoacan states, killed at least two people. It came on the same day as devastating quakes in 1985 and 2017.
Powerful Earthquake Strikes Taiwan, Killing at Least 1
A southeastern county was shaken by a strong temblor for the second day in a row.
Strong Earthquake Shakes China’s Sichuan Province, Killing 65
Government agencies said at least 65 people had died, but communications in the landslide-prone area were disrupted and the full extent of the damage was unclear.
7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Philippines
The 7.0 magnitude quake on Luzon island damaged buildings and caused dozens of landslides, officials said. At least 44 people were hurt.
Iran Earthquake Kills at Least 5, State Media Says
Iran’s state news agency said the quake, which did extensive damage to a village, was followed by two more.