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New Earthquake Sways Buildings in Jakarta

Wednesday, July 19, 2006 10:07:01 AM

Indonesians run through the streets in panic after an aftershock from Monday's quake which caused a devastating tsunami Wednesday July 19, 2006 in Pangandaran, Indonesia.   More than a thousand panicked residents fled a resort area hard hit by the Indonesian tsunami amid rumors Wednesday another killer wave was about to hit, witnesses said. The death toll, meanwhile, rose to 463, officials said.  (AP Photo/Ed Wray)JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - A strong earthquake caused tall buildings to sway in the Indonesian capital Wednesday, sending panicked residents fleeing to the streets just days after a deadly tsunami struck main island of Java.

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

The 6.0-magnitude quake was centered 25 miles beneath the Sunda strait, the U.S. Geological Survey said on its Web site, and struck 90 miles southwest of Jakarta.


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