Death toll in Indonesia earthquake rises to 268

Bangkok: The death toll has risen to 268 in the earthquake which occurred on Monday at the main island of Java, Indonesia. Officials said that more than 1,000 people were injured. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency said that 151 people are still missing. It also said that 22,000 houses had been damaged in the



region.

US Geological Survey data said, the 5.6 magnitude quake struck Cianjur town in west Java, at a shallow depth of 10 km. The area where the quake struck is densely-populated and prone to landslides. Rescuers have been working to try to save others, who might still be trapped under collapsed buildings.