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Strong 6.7 magnitude Indonesian quake reported

08/11/2009 - 20:11

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake has shaken Indonesia, the U.S. Geological Survey reported on Sunday.

The USGS said the quake occurred 10 miles (8 km) north-northwest of Raba, Sumbawa, Indonesia, at a depth of 11.4 miles (18 km) at 3:41 a.m. local time (7:41 p.m. British time). There was no reported tsunami warning.