A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the coast of northern Sumatra in Indonesia on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. The quake was felt in the capital Jakarta and other parts of the country.
The quake struck at a depth of 10.5 kilometers (6.5 miles) and was centered 227 kilometers (141 miles) northwest of the city of Medan, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
It was the second big quake to hit Indonesia in less than a week. A magnitude 6.9 quake struck …
The 7.5 magnitude earthquake on September 28th, 2018, left much of Indonesia in disarray. Infrastructure was destroyed, people were displaced, and the death toll continues to rise. However, Indonesia is beginning to pick up after the earthquake.
The Indonesian government has been working hard to provide aid to those affected by the earthquake. They have distributed food, water, and tents to those in need. The military has also been deployed to help with search and rescue operations.
Many private companies …