Earthquake rocks Maluku islands

Earthquake rocks Maluku islands

AMBON, Maluku: A powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter
scale shook on Thursday morning Kelang island in Central Maluku
regency, hundreds of kilometers northwest of Ambon, the capital
of Maluku.

The earthquake caused large waves in the nearby waters, which
later hit Namela, the capital of Buru regency.

Several residents in Namlea told journalists that the waves
did not cause any damage.

"We were surprised and panicked, but no fatalities were
reported," said Abu Talessy, 35, a resident of Namlea. -- Antara