Undersea quake sparks panic in Indonesia

An undersea earthquake has rocked eastern Indonesia, causing panic among residents in neighbouring East Timor. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

Undersea quake sparks panic in Indonesia
Sat, 23 Feb, 2013 - 19:18

An undersea earthquake has rocked eastern Indonesia, causing panic among residents in neighbouring East Timor. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

The US Geological Survey says the magnitude-5.7 quake that struck tonight was centred 202 kilometres (126 miles) east of East Timor’s capital, Dili, at a depth of 35 kms (22 miles).

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