6.1-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesias Java: USGS Jakarta: A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesias main island of Java on Saturday, sending panicked residents running from their homes. People in the town of Adipala near the epicentre said they felt the ground shaking hard for up to 20 seconds, as the quake struck in the sea off the coast of southern Java. We all just ran onto the street, there were so many people, Astri, a florist who goes by one name, told AFP by phone from her flower shop. But it doesnt seem to have damaged anything around here, and were getting back to work, she said. The quake struck at 12:14 pm (0514 GMT) 39 kilometres south-southeast of Adipala at a depth of 83 kilometres, the USGS said. Indonesian officials said there was no risk of a tsunami and no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where tectonic plates collide, causing frequent seismic and volcanic activity. ( AFP )
Posted on: Sat, 25 Jan 2014 13:16:06 +0000
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