Indonesia - Earthquake
Regional Team: Asia
Assistance Provided: 11/12/2004
Brief Description: On November 12, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 struck the Indonesian
island of Alor in East Nusa Tenggara Province at 5:26 am local time. In
addition, a 6.4 magnitude aftershock occurred approximately one hour later.
According to local and international media reports, 16 people have been
confirmed dead and at least 200 others are injured. However, this toll could
still rise as rescue workers reach additional areas. In addition, the earthquake
damaged more than 600 homes and the local airport in Kalabahi. The U.S. Embassy
in Jakarta reports that the local hospital in Kalabahi is overloaded and search
and rescue efforts are underway.
FY2005
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