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A massive earthquake strikes Jakarta,  Indonesia with a magnitude of 7.8. The earthquake hit Indonesia one early Wednesday. The earthquake shook the ground so hard that it prompted a tsunami, everyone rush to higher grounds. Reports say that there are no damages so far in Indonesia. There were at least five aftershocks with a 5.2 magnitude that startled Indonesia as well The Earthquake woke the people up and startled them a lot that Wednesday morning. The rumors about the tsunami made the residents near the beach go in to panic. They ran away on their cars and motorcycles. They even climbed hills just to seek protection. There was chaos everywhere because of their panic, but no serious damage or injury. Residents say that the earthquake lasted bout a minute. Residents are still in shock of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake and are now trying to get back to their normal lives. Earthquake in Jakarta, Indonesia: 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Indonesia is a post from: Daily World Buzz Continue reading →