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Powerful earthquake hits Indonesia, 15 killed
Jakarta, Sep 2: At least 15 people were killed and dozens injured after a powerful earthquake struck near the Indonesian island of Java on Wednesday, Sep 2.
Officials said about a dozen families are still trapped under rocks and dirt from the landslide in one village.
The US Geological Survey said, "the quake struck at 2:55 pm off the southern coast of the main island of Java with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0."
The quake also damaged buildings in the university city of Bandung, also close to the epicenter.
A tsunami alert was issued but called off less than an hour later.
OneIndia News
Story first published: Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 18:22 [IST]