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Strong quake off Indonesia's southeast-USGS
28 Nov 2009 06:21:00 GMT
Source: Reuters
SINGAPORE, Nov 28 (Reuters) - A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 was recorded in the sea off the southeast of the Indonesian archipelago on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said.

The quake was recorded 162 miles (260 km) south of Raba, capital of Sumbawa island, the USGS said. There were no immediate reports of damage or injury. ((Editing by Paul Tait; paul.tait@reuters.com; Reuters Messaging: paul.tait.reuters.com@reuters.net; +65 6870 3815))


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