Indonesia was jolted by a powerful earthquake at 9:59 PM local time on Saturday, April 27, according to a report by the UK news agency Reuters.

The tremors originated off the coast of Java Island, with a magnitude of 6.5 on the Richter scale, as confirmed by the National Seismological Center and Indonesia's Meteorological, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG).

Areas including Jakarta and nearby Badung felt the impact of the quake, as reported by the US Geological Survey (USGS). Badung resident Iman Krishnawan recounted the terrifying moments, stating, "I shouted to my wife and children to get out of the house." The duration of the quake was longer than usual, lasting for 10-15 seconds.

Indonesia, known as the 'Ring of Fire,' is prone to frequent seismic activity due to its location at the convergence of several tectonic plates. Earthquakes are a common occurrence in this region, highlighting the country's vulnerability to natural disasters.

 

 

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