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An earthquake with a preliminary 5.6 magnitude shakes Indonesia's capital. No reports of casualties

Feb. 25, 2024 09:36 AM EST

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A moderately strong earthquake late Sunday shook parts of Indonesia’s main island of Java and the country’s capital. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey said that the shallow quake had a preliminary...

Indonesia's Mount Merapi unleashes lava as other volcanoes flare up, forcing thousands to evacuate

Jan. 21, 2024 19:28 PM EST

YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s Mount Merapi erupted Sunday, spreading searing gas clouds and avalanches of lava down its slopes as other active volcanoes flared up across the country, forcing the evacuation of thousands. On the densely populated island of Java, Merapi...

Trains collide on Indonesia's main island of Java, killing at least 4 people

Jan. 05, 2024 05:41 AM EST

BANDUNG, Indonesia (AP) — Two trains collided on Indonesia’s main island of Java on Friday, causing carriages to buckle and overturn and killing at least four people, officials said. The accident happened about 500 meters (yards) from Cicalengka train station in West Java...

Two trains have collided on Indonesia's main island of Java, killing at least two people, officials say

Jan. 04, 2024 20:32 PM EST
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Two trains have collided on Indonesia's main island of Java, killing at least two people, officials say.