What to Know About the Earthquake in Indonesia
USGS reported that roughly 2 million people were exposed to “strong” and “violent” shaking. Hundreds of aftershocks followed.
The province’s governor on Sunday issued a 14-day state of emergency.
President Prabowo Subianto paid tribute to the victims of the earthquake on Monday during a ceremony for the country’s 81st Independence Day, holding a moment of silence in their memory.
Here’s what to know about the earthquake, the ongoing recovery efforts in its aftermath, and how you can help.
How strong was the earthquake?
According to USGS, a 5.3 magnitude earthquake is considered “moderate,” while a 6.3 magnitude earthquake is considered “strong.” The earthquake that hit Indonesia had a magnitude of 7.7, making it a major quake.
It marks the latest of several earthquakes with magnitudes above 7 that have rattled countries this summer. Colombia is still in the process of recovering after it was struck by a 7.4-magnitude quake last week. And in June, Venezuela was devastated by back-to-back quakes with magnitudes of 7.5 and 7.7.
