World

Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 jolts Indonesia's Java Island

Sep 16, 2024

Java [Indonesia], September 16: A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the southern coast of Indonesia's Java Island today, with no reports of injuries.
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency reported that the earthquake occurred at 04:54 local time, with its epicentre located 94 kilometres southwest of Sukabumi in West Java province, at a depth of 65 kilometres beneath the Indian Ocean.
The agency stated that no aftershocks were detected, but advised residents to avoid damaged or cracked buildings and inspect homes before re-entering.
Source: Emirates News Agency

More news

Challenges in Building a Drone Marketplace: Key Insights and Lessons

New Delhi [India], November 1: As drone technology advances and adoption increases across various industries, the demand for reliable and scalable drone services has surged. Sectors such as telecommunications, agriculture, and infrastructure are rapidly integrating drones to optimize their operations, from inspecting telecom towers to surveying large plots of land or infrastructure projects.

Nov 01, 2024