In pictures: Earthquake in Indonesia

The island of Java in Indonesia has been rocked by a massive earthquake, hitting 6.2 on the Richter scale

A family sits among the rubble of their house in the city of Bantul in Java. Many people were sleeping when the quake struck at 5.54am local time

This university building in the city of Yogykarta was badly damaged. Many homes were flattened by the quake

People have been digging to save their property and possessions. Many people have lost everything

The earthquake zone is rich in history. This picture shows damage to an ancient temple, caused by the quake

The quake zone lies in the shadow of Mount Merapi, which has been threatening to erupt for weeks. It's feared the quake might spark an eruption

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