Earthquake Update

The earthquake is at 6.2 magnitude, hit Yogyakarta, Indonesia where the Merapi volcano is currently troubled. The earthquake is tectonic, centered off shore. Yogyakarta is an ancient city located 16 miles from the Indian Ocean and an hour away (25 miles) from the volcano.

My parents live about 15 miles southwest of the city, and most of my extended family live in the area. With the current death toll, I just wish, and pray to God, to give everyone strength and comfort. Now I really want to go home and do something!!! Anyway. Here's the update so far. The death toll goes so fast. When my mom called last night at 9pm, it was "only" about 5 people died. God please give mercy to us..

• The Independent Online, as of Sunday, May 28 2006, 9:12pm
• PCUSA Disaster Relief
• From the Church World Service: death toll over 3,000.
• Detik.com: News in Bahasa Indonesia. Death tolls: 2874 people Yogyakarta and other three cities nearby.
• Forbes.com as of Saturday May 27 at 0834: 2,700 death toll.
• Swiss Info