7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Indonesia
MENLO PARK (CBS/AP) -- A 7.3-magnitude quake has hit Indonesian waters and the Pacific Tsunami Warnings Center says it has the potential to generate hazardous tsunami waves along nearby coasts.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake hit at 10:31 Saturday morning (local time), 96 miles northwest of Kota Ternate at a depth of 29 miles.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
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