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| The toll from a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia is expected to rise as rescuers search through collapsed buildings, officials say. | The toll from a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia is expected to rise as rescuers search through collapsed buildings, officials say. |
| At least 44 people are confirmed dead and thousands of homes flattened after the quake hit on Wednesday afternoon. | |
| More than 300 people have been injured and dozens are still missing. | |
| Indonesian officials say heavy rescue equipment has arrived in the Javanese city of Cianjur, where many people are feared buried by a landslide. | |
| Thousands of buildings have collapsed in Cianjur, about 100km south of Jakarta, and the nearby town of Tasikmalaya. | |
| "We are still searching for the survivors who might be buried under their houses or buildings," disaster management agency staff Maman Susanto told AFP news agency. | "We are still searching for the survivors who might be buried under their houses or buildings," disaster management agency staff Maman Susanto told AFP news agency. |
| "About 18,000 houses and buildings have been damaged," he said. | "About 18,000 houses and buildings have been damaged," he said. |
| Fear and uncertainty | Fear and uncertainty |
| Indonesia is no stranger to earthquakes, but the emergency services are very ill-equipped to deal with disasters of this sort, the BBC's Karishma Vaswani reports from the area. | |
| Communications links to settlements on the south coast were broken by the quake, so the extent of damage and casualties is not yet known. | Communications links to settlements on the south coast were broken by the quake, so the extent of damage and casualties is not yet known. |
| About 5,000 people have reportedly sought shelter in makeshift tents. | About 5,000 people have reportedly sought shelter in makeshift tents. |
| In pictures: Indonesia earthquake 'The whole building was shaking' | In pictures: Indonesia earthquake 'The whole building was shaking' |
| "They have taken refuge not only because their houses were ruined, but also because they fear there will be aftershocks," said local official Obar Sobarna. | "They have taken refuge not only because their houses were ruined, but also because they fear there will be aftershocks," said local official Obar Sobarna. |
| The quake epicentre was about 115km (70 miles) off the south coast of Java, near Tasikmalaya. | |
| Mudslides have inundated homes, collapsed rooftops and damaged properties in Tasikmalaya, including the mayor's home and a mosque. | Mudslides have inundated homes, collapsed rooftops and damaged properties in Tasikmalaya, including the mayor's home and a mosque. |
| The tremors were felt in the capital, Jakarta, 200km to the north, where hundreds fled into the streets from offices and shops. | The tremors were felt in the capital, Jakarta, 200km to the north, where hundreds fled into the streets from offices and shops. |
| A local tsunami alert was issued but revoked shortly afterwards. | A local tsunami alert was issued but revoked shortly afterwards. |
| The quake was also felt 500km away from its epicentre in Surabaya, Indonesia's second-largest city, and on the resort island of Bali. | The quake was also felt 500km away from its epicentre in Surabaya, Indonesia's second-largest city, and on the resort island of Bali. |
| In December 2004, an earthquake off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia triggered a tsunami that killed more than 200,000 people around Asia. | In December 2004, an earthquake off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia triggered a tsunami that killed more than 200,000 people around Asia. |
| Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the most active areas for earthquakes and volcanic activity in the world. | Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the most active areas for earthquakes and volcanic activity in the world. |
| Are you in or near Java? Did you feel the earthquake? Send us your stories using the form below. | Are you in or near Java? Did you feel the earthquake? Send us your stories using the form below. |
| Send your pictures or video of the earthquake to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to +44 7725 100 100. If you have a large file you can upload here. | Send your pictures or video of the earthquake to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to +44 7725 100 100. If you have a large file you can upload here. |
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