Strong earthquake hits Indonesia

Another strong earthquake has hit Indonesia, according to seismologists.

Reports of damage or injuries were not immediately available.

The US Geological Survey said today’s quake – the second strong tremor in two days – had a preliminary magnitude of 7.0.

It was located 144 miles north-northwest of Indonesia’s Tanimbar Islands at a depth of 86 miles.

Today’s quake came as Indonesia is still recovering from another earthquake last month island that killed more than 1,000 people on western Sumatra.