Tsunami warning after quake off coast of Indonesia lifted (UPDATED)

Indonesia’s authorities have urged people living near the coast to move to higher ground after a powerful earthquake off the island of Java.

Officials said the quake, estimated by US monitors at magnitude 6.9, had the potential to generate a tsunami.

It reportedly struck at a depth of 42.8km at 12:03 GMT.

Tremors were felt in many cities, including the capital, Jakarta. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

 

Via BBC