A strong, shallow earthquake toppled buildings and collapsed walls on Indonesia\u2019s densely populated main island of Java on Monday, killing at least 56 and injuring about 700 as people rushed into the streets, some covered in blood and white debris.<\/p>\n
The 5.6 magnitude quake struck Cianjur town in West Java, at a shallow depth of 10km (six miles), according to US Geological Survey data.<\/p>\n
Videos on social media showed some buildings reduced almost entirely to rubble and debris strewn on streets.<\/p>\n
Officials warn of possible aftershocks and say the death toll could rise.<\/p>\n
\n Reuters<\/p>\n
The area where the quake struck is densely populated and prone to landslides, with poorly-built houses. Rescuers have been trying to evacuate people from collapsed buildings, and managed to save a woman and her baby, according to local reports.<\/p>\n