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Large earthquake hits capital
THE 5TH ESTATE
By Robert S. Finnegan
01/23/2013
JAKARTA
A large 6.1 magnitude earthquake has struck the Indonesian capital of Jakarta at 1338 PM.
Buildings shook for several minutes as panicked citizens fled into the streets.
The quake rocked the city center and as far out as Kadoya.
Communications still functioning.
Power grid still functioning.
The quake struck about 104 km (64.62 miles) west of the city of Sukabumi at a depth of 33 km (21 miles).
There are no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake rocked buildings in the capital Jakarta, about 100 km (62 miles) from the location of the quake.
The 5th Estate will update as reports come in.
Posted in: Indonesia,Indonesian Earthquakes
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