
7.3 undersea quake in Indonesia triggers tsunami warning
The Hindu
There are no immediate reports of casualties or damage
A magnitude 7.3 undersea earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores Island on December 14, and the country's meteorological agency warned that tsunami waves are possible.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake hit at a depth of 18.5 kilometers (11.5 miles) under the sea, and was located 112 kilometers (74 miles) north of the town of Maumere, the second-largest on the island in East Nusa Tenggara province with a population of 85,000.
National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said residents in the area felt the earthquake strongly. TV footage showed people running away from buildings that shook from the impact.
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