Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes near Jakarta
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck near Jakarta, with tremors reportedly felt across parts of Java and Sumatra. This revises the event's reported magnitude upward from 5.9 and indicates a wider affected area.
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Why it matters
The stronger-than-previously-reported quake near a major metropolitan area raises the potential for broader damage and disruption.
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- Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes near Jakarta ↗freemalaysiatoday.com · Article published: Sep 12, 2026, 3:03 AM UTC
- M6.5 Earthquake Rocks Java Sea North of Jakarta, Felt Widely ↗en.tempo.co · Article published: Sep 12, 2026, 3:05 AM UTC
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