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7.2 magnitude earthquake reported off Indonesia

Press Trust of India | Posted on Dec 10, 2012 at 11:03pm IST

Jakarta: A 7.2-magnitude earthquake has been reported off the coast of Indonesia. The US Geological Survey says the quake struck offshore, 208 kilometers northwest of the city of Saumlaki.

The quake was reported at a depth of 155 kilometers.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has not issued any immediate tsunami warning.

7.2 magnitude quake reported off Indonesia

The quake was reported at a depth of 155 kilometers. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has not issued any immediate tsunami warning.

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