Strong quake hits Indonesia

Published: 11:04PM Friday October 16, 2009 Source: Reuters

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Indonesia was hit by a strong quake off Java island, in the Sunda Strait, on Friday causing buildings to sway in the capital Jakarta.

The official agency later said the quake measured 6.4 on the Richter scale.

Indonesia is situated in a belt of intense seismic activity known as the "Pacific Ring of Fire".

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