July 14, 2019 Earthquake: N, Molucca Islands, Indonesia

A 7.3-magnitude earthquake that hit Indonesia's Maluku/Moluccas islands on Sunday July 14, has killed at least five people in the archipelago nation. The quake's epicentre was closest to South Halmahera, a sparsely-populated district. It flattened about 1,000 houses in the area. Authorities have declared an emergency within the district. Relief work has begun, with tents and public kitchens being set up for the victims. More than 3,000 refugees have taken shelter in government and school buildings. (reference #12465)

The latest developments (20/7) after the M 7.2 earthquake in South Halmahera, 1,176 houses suffered severe damage (RB). BNPB data also noted that 1,158 house damage was moderately damaged, while 41 RB and 43 other public facilities were slightly damaged. The total number of deaths (MD) is 8 people. In addition to the death toll, the earthquake resulted in 39 people seriously injured and 95 slightly injured. As for refugees, 51,647 people are scattered in refugee camps. (reference #12471)