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A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. Authorities issued a tsunami warning saying hazardous waves were possible in the wake of the quake. The warning has since been lifted. The epicenter was reportedly north of the island of Flores in the country's East Nusa Tenggara province. Here are more details on this.
Details Quake struck Flores Sea at 18km depth
The earthquake struck the Flores Sea at a depth of 18.5 kilometers, according to the USGS. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center had earlier said tsunami waves were possible within a 1,000km radius of the epicenter. No significant damages or casualties have been reported from the affected areas so far but the authorities have urged caution.
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