7.7-magnitude quake hits off Indonesian island - World
Mount Merapi spews volcanic smoke in Yogyakarta, central Java, Indonesia, Monday, Oct. 25, 2010. Indonesia's most volatile volcano has been put at a state of high alert since early Monday prompting local government officials to call the evacuation of thousands of villagers living nearby the slope of Mount Merapi. – AP Photo JAKARTA: A powerful earthquake hit off western Indonesia late Monday, briefly triggering a tsunami warning that sent thousands of panicked residents fleeing to high ground. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The 7.7-magnitude temblor struck at a depth...
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