7.1 quake hits Indonesia

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit a remote part of eastern Indonesia yesterday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, an official said.
The temblor struck about 75 km underground in Papua province, according to US Geological Survey.
The quake was felt across many parts of Papua, including the capital Jayapura and the copper town of Timika and Wamena, another town in the mountains, he said. Residents ran from their houses in panic, and many remained outside fearing aftershocks.