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Charlatan · 09-12-2007, 02:34 PM

Thanks everyone. I don't think I was in any real danger as we are far enough away from the centre of this and all of the other earthquakes in the region. The subduction zone is about 400km away at the closest. While I received a good ride at the office, mostly because of the physics of being on the 23rd story of a 40 story building, people on the ground barely felt anything.

Apparently rescue crews are set to head out from Jakarta as soon as it's daylight (in about 30 minutes from now at 7 am). Early reports indicate that several buildings have collapsed and the death count is around eight so far. Given the size of the quake I expect it will go up considerably once daylight allows them to see what has happened.

09-12-2007, 02:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	Thanks everyone. I don't think I was in any real danger as we are far enough away from the centre of this and all of the other earthquakes in the region. The subduction zone is about 400km away at the closest. While I received a good ride at the office, mostly because of the physics of being on the 23rd story of a 40 story building, people on the ground barely felt anything. Apparently rescue crews are set to head out from Jakarta as soon as it's daylight (in about 30 minutes from now at 7 am). Early reports indicate that several buildings have collapsed and the death count is around eight so far. Given the size of the quake I expect it will go up considerably once daylight allows them to see what has happened. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke