5.6-magnitude earthquake rocks Indonesia; 56 dead, over 700 injured
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A shallow earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hit Indonesia on Monday, leaving at least 56 people dead and injuring over 700. The epicenter was in the Cianjur region of West Java, while the tremors were reportedly felt up to Jakarta. The quake reportedly damaged many structures, feared to be in thousands, and triggered landslides too. Many people in surrounding villages are yet to be evacuated.
