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Strong 6.7 magnitude Indonesian quake reported
08 Nov 2009 20:00:19 GMT
Source: Reuters
WASHINGTON, Nov 8 (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-northwast of Raba, Sumbawa, Indonesia, at a depth of 11.4 miles (18 km) at 3:41 a.m. local time (1941 GMT Sunday). There was no reported tsunami warning.


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