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Indonesia earthquake kills at least 162 and injures hundreds – BBC News


An earthquake on the main Indonesian island of Java has killed at least 162 people and injured hundreds, regional governor Ridwan Kamil has said.

The 5.6 magnitude quake struck Cianjur town in West Java, at a shallow depth of 10km (six miles), according to US Geological Survey data.

Scores of people were taken to hospital, with many treated outside.

Rescuers worked into the night to try to save others thought to still be trapped under collapsed buildings.

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