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[rayman]

For those in Jakarta and Bandung, feel free to share your experience.

As for me, I was at work in South Jakarta, in a meeting at the time. The building and windows noticeably shook and we evacuated, rather casually. The actual shaking seemed to last about 10 seconds. The meeting was cancelled and we were sent home.

[malu]

In Bogor there was quite a rattle that lasted for several minutes. We evacuated all the classes and stood the kids out on the football field then sent them home as their parents or drivers came to collect them.

No damage to the building, nor anywhere else that I know of in Bogor itself.

[father Mackenzie]

In Puri, it seemed to go for about a minute and everyone left the building for a while. I went and had a cup of tea and enjoyed the silence.
My apartment suffered some broken tiles and visible plaster cracks have appeared.

[ljb]

In Tebet the earth shook for about ten seconds and we evacuated all the students. Back in again within 5 minutes. Nobody was too distressed and the whole thing was dealt with calmly. Well done our Sales Team I have new faith in them in the event of any more shake ups.

[Ozindo]

Like Malu, I was in Bogor. Seemed to last longer than the others I've experienced over the years, but everyone OK.
To those who are - once again - seeing negative publicity about Indonesia, and who may be having second thoughts about coming here:
Remember, Indonesia does lie within the "Pacific Rim of Fire", so bear that in mind when making your decision.
Then think about natural disasters in your home country: bush/wild fires; floods; volcanoes; drought; dangerous animals; every country has some sort of dangers.
Often they're man-made - drug-induced violence; alcohol fueled fighting/road accidents; crimes against children. These are rarely encountered here.
I've been here a good few years now, and have never really felt in any danger, which is more than I can say for the last few years in my home country.
Do your research; check with others on the forum; ask to make contact with teachers at the school you're scheduled to join.
Make an informed decision.
Whatever that decision is, good luck.

[Chancellor]

[basiltherat]

[Ozindo]

To satisfy Basil's curiosity:
I've lived in Indonesia for eight years, mostly in West Java. However, I was a regular visitor to this country for some 15 years prior to that, for varying lengths of time. Was actually here during the "troubles" of 1998 and have travelled to many "corners" of the country.
How did I get the impression that man-made violence (often primed with drugs/alcohol, and including attacks on children) is more prevalent in my country of origin? (Not talking about civil unrest here): From my personal experiences, statistics of incidence versus size of population, and the opinion of valued friends who have shared their experiences with me.
Many people feel safer here than in their home country. It's not perfect; crime does exist, but for a lot of us, it's a pretty good place to be.
For all its frustrations, confusion, chaos and cultural 'miscommunications' - and its earthquakes, volcanoes and so on - I'm happier and more secure here.

[phis]

Me too!!

[laughing_magpie06]

[rayman]

[basiltherat]