5.3-magnitude quake rattles Papua

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JAKARTA: An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter Scale rocked north-eastern Papua in Indonesia today, according to the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency.

It said the quake, with its epicentre 71km north-east of Yalimo, Papua, occurred at 12.32 pm (1.32 pm Malaysian time).

The agency said tremors were felt in north-eastern Papua and Wamena.

It said the quake did not trigger any tsunami.

So far, there have been no reports of any injury or damage, it added. – Bernama

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