Strong earthquake hits Indonesia
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A strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake has shaken Indonesia.
The US Geological Survey said the quake occurred 8km north-northwast of Raba, Sumbawa, Indonesia, at a depth of 18.3km at 8.41am on Monday New Zealand Time.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Hawaii issued an advisory warning of the "very small possibility" of a localised tsunami.
An official from Indonesia's meteorology agency said there had been reports of panic in Mataram, the capital of Lombok, where a strong tremor was felt.
"We haven't got any reports of damage or injuries. Communications are not cut," said Hardiatno from Indonesia's meteorology agency.
Indonesia is situated in an area of intense seismic activity known as the Pacific Ring of Fire.
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