Earthquake in Java - Indonesia

On 27 May 2006, shortly before 6 am local time, a violent 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook the Indonesian island of Java. The epicentre was located approximately 25 km south-west of the city of Yogyakarta. The disaster claimed more than 6,000 lives, and some 15,000 people were wounded. According to estimates, 60,000 homes were destroyed or heavily damaged, leaving 200,000 people homeless.

[last update: 09.06.2006]

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09.06.2006 - Press release
Distribution operations continue
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01.06.2006 - Press release
Switzerland contributes a further 250,000 francs
29.05.2006 - Press release
Switzerland to send three more experts
27.05.2006 - Press release
Switzerland sends two experts