2nd quake shakes Indonesia as death toll reaches 529

Time for aid and aid missions, for Sumatra quake victims.

Geez... which country's next, I wonder.

Osakadaz: I agree... but then, they are living in one of the most volatile regions on earth. The only country that's more dangerous is Japan (with the exception of volcanoes, for which Indonesia takes first place in terms of hazard). Of course, most Indonesians can't help this.

Anyway, I hope this isn't becoming a daily Ring-of-Fire trend, or we're screwed.

My heart truly goes out to Indonesia. It's too much!

Let's not forget the Philipines who are still struggling to recover from the floods.

Hope we're not next

does JT know if there are japanese people casualties? I have japanese friend there and I'm quite worried. I'm trying to call them but no answer...

Bad situation there, they can't catch a break. Been a bad month for SE Asia.

TokyoLurker, perhaps you can check with the Japanese embassy about any nationals or casualties (I really hope not, for your friend's sake):

http://japan.visahq.com/embassy/Indonesia/ http://www.id.emb-japan.go.jp/index_jp.html

Hopefully Indonesia will ask for some international aid, if and when it's necessary; those poor people.