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Java Quake Death Toll Reach 2.986
By endonesia Minggu, 28 Mei 2006 02:52:50
The number of death victims from the earthquake that hit two provinces of Indonesia, Yogyakarta and Central Java, almost reach 3.000 peoples. According to latest record from Indonesia National Disaster Agency (Bakornas PBP) , as of Saturday 20.00 PM, the total death toll has reach 2.986 peoples.
Jakarta, Indonesia-Relief – The number of death victims from the earthquake that hit two provinces of Indonesia, Yogyakarta and Central Java, almost reach 3.000 peoples. According to latest record from Indonesia National Disaster Agency (Bakornas PBP) , as of Saturday 20.00 PM, the total death toll has reach 2.986 peoples. District with biggest number is Bantul and Klaten.

Death toll in Bantul district, part of Yogyakarta province, recorded at 2.500 people. The district located near Indonesian ocean. In other four district of Yogyakarta, the death tolls are Yogyakarta city (101), Sleman (55), Gunung Kidul (27), and Kulon Progo (7).

Death toll in Klaten, a district belongs to Central Java province (near Prambanan temple), recorded at 637 people. This district is far away from the Ocean. The epicentrum of the quake is under the Indonesia or Indian Ocean.

The earthquake, with magnitude of 6,3. hits the area in early morning at 5.54 AM.***
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