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6 killed after earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Java

By ANI | Updated: April 10, 2021 23:05 IST

Six people are dead after an earthquake struck off Indonesia's Java island on Saturday, then national Antara news agency reported, citing the national disaster mitigation agency.

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Six people are dead after an earthquake struck off Indonesia's Java island on Saturday, then national Antara news agency reported, citing the national disaster mitigation agency.

One more person sustained serious injuries.

The US Geological Survey reported earlier in the day that a magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred near the coast of the East Java province in central Indonesia. The epicentre was located about 45 kilometers (30 miles) southwest of the city of Malang. The Indonesian meteorological agency estimated the magnitude at 6.7.

Over 300 buildings are reported to have been damaged by the disaster. (/Sputnik)

( With inputs from ANI )

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