14 dead as earthquake jolts Indonesia

14 dead as earthquake jolts Indonesia

Authorities fear death toll likely to increase after 5.6 magnitude earthquake hits Southeast Asian nation

By Riyaz ul Khaliq

ISTANBUL (AA) - At least 14 people were killed, and 17 others injured after a 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia on Monday.

Officials at the Indonesian Disaster Agency told a virtual news agency that the death toll is likely to increase.

The strong earthquake hit the Southeast Asian nation at around 1:21 p.m. (0621GMT.)

It was felt in the capital Jakarta and other regions, including Rancaekek, South Tangerang, and Depok, according to the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency.

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