Indonesia earthquake: Massive 6.4 magnitude quake hits off coast of West Timor

Indonesia earthquake: Massive 6.4 magnitude quake hits off coast of West Timor Massive 6.4 Magnitude quake hits off coast of West Timor, about 100km (62 miles) southeast of Kupang, in the East Nusa Tenggara province. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) issued the earthquake alert at about 8.15am. No causalities or damage have been reported so far. It is the latest earthquake that has hit Indonesia that is in the highly volatile Ring of Fire region in the Pacific Ocean. Also, Lambok, a tourist hotspot has been rocked by a series of devastating tremors that leave more than 500 people dead. According to the authorities, the jolt flattened entire villages. It has caused $340 million damage. Nearly 350,000 people were forced to leave their homes in the fear of aftershocks. Also Read: Mexico hit by an earthquake of magnitude 8.1, 6 dead, Tsunami triggered At the moment there are no reports of damage or casualties from the earthquake. -PTC NEWS