Nature: Earthquake Indo. 39610
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| Birthname | Indonesian Earthquake No.2 | ||||
| born on | 8 June 2000 at 06:45 (= 06:45 AM ) | ||||
| Place | Bengkulu, Indonesia, 3s48, 102e16 | ||||
| Timezone | SST h7e (is standard time) | ||||
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| Astrology data |   17°30'   02°47 Asc. 24°05'
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Biography
Indonesian earthquake in the Bengkulu Province, a powerful aftershock measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale shook Indonesia's quake-hit Bengkulu province early on Thursday, sending frightened residents running into the streets. The Antara news agency said the tremor hit at around 6:45 a.m. (2345 GMT Wednesday) and lasted for 15 minutes, although it was unclear if the fresh aftershock had caused any casualties or damage. Hundreds of aftershocks have followed last Sunday's night's mammoth earthquake off the west coast of Sumatra island, that measured 7.9 on the Richter scale. Hospital officials and local media
have said around 120 people were killed by that quake, with some 1,300 injured. Thousands of homes and other buildings have been destroyed. Since Sunday's quake, many residents in Bengkulu town, the provincial capital, have slept in makeshift tents fearing aftershocks would cause more damage. But heavy rain has also forced many back into their damaged homes.
Events
Source Notes
Amy Sun quotes Reuters on the Internet (ACT) 6/08/2000
Categories
- Mundane : Disasters : Natural Disasters (Earthquake 6.2)
