Indonesia experiences an Earth Quack of 5.6 Magnitude.

Bengkulu : Indonesia | Aug 05, 2011 at 11:49 PM PDT

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Local news channels have reported that an earth quack of 5.6 Magnitude had occurred in the Country of Indonesia on Saturday. The Indonesian Geophysics reported that early jolts didn't cause any damage to the islands.

This was a deep shock nearly 10 Kilometers (6.2 miles below sea level. It occurred around 44 44 kilometres southwest of Mukomuko in Bengkulu province at 9:45 am (0245 GMT).

"The undersea quake was felt in Bengkulu, but it did not have the potential to create damage," national quake centre official Ridwan said.

A picture taken from Siesmometer gadget.

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A moderate 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia on Saturday, the local geophysics agency said, but there were no initial reports of damage or casualties.

Vicky247 is based in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, and is a Reporter for Allvoices.

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