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Powerful Earthquake Kills at Least 162 in Indonesia; Toll Expected to Mount

By Seth Mydans | The New York Times

A powerful earthquake struck Indonesia’s main island of Java on Monday, killing at least 162 people, injuring hundreds more and shaking tall buildings in the capital, Jakarta, 60 miles away. Many people were believed to be still trapped beneath the rubble, leading to fears that the death toll would sharply increase.