A strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake shook the southern part of Indonesia's main island of Java on Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of injury or significant property damage.
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale shook Java Island, Indonesia. The quake, which occurred off the island s coast, was felt in Jakarta and surrounding areas such as Bandung.
A strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake shook the southern part of Indonesia's main island of Java on Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of injury or significant property damage. Earthquake in Indonesia: Strong Magnitude 6.1 Quake Shakes Java Island, Felt in Jakarta.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck 102 kilometers (63 miles) south of Banjar city at a depth of 68.3 kilometers (42.4 miles). There was no tsunami warning.
The quake was strongly felt in several cities and villages and caused some to panic, said Daryono, who heads the Earthquake and Tsunami Center at the agency.