Earthquake hits Indonesian island
Earthquake hits Indonesian island
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By Matthew Champion. |  |
Friday, 16, Oct 2009 12:13
An earthquake has hit the Indonesian island of Java, measuring 6.3-magnitude.
Reports say the epicentre of the earthquake was 115 miles west of the capital Jakarta, at a depth of 33.4 miles.
So far there have not been any reports of damages or casualties, although eyewitnesses in the capital said the quake made buildings shake.
Last month a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Sumatra left 1,100 people dead.
Indonesia sits on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire', one of the most active areas in the world for earthquakes and volcanic activity.