May 27, 2006

Earthquake Hits Java Kills More Than 2500

By Tim | May 27, 2006 | Tags: Disasters |

Last night’s 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia has killed at least 2500. The earthquake occured on the Island of Java and was situated at 8.007°S, 110.286°E. The hypocentral depth of the quake was just over 10 miles.

ABC News has in-depth coverage.

Resources:

Google Maps: Earthquake Location

Update (5/28/2006 7:59am):

The BBC is reporting this morning that over 4200 people were killed. As we head off to church this morning, let’s remember them in prayer.

 

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  • Java Earthquake

    …Say a prayer for them…
    Read more reports: here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here and here.

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