6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck early Sunday off Indonesia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake rattled a
remote swath of sea between the Pacific and Indian oceans, north of
Australia and east of Timor-Leste, some 5.6 miles (9 kilometers) deep,
according to the U.S. agency.

It was centered
approximately 212 miles (340 kilometers) west-northwest of Saumlaki in
Indonesia's Tanimbar Islands, 217 miles east-northeast of Dili,
Timor-Leste, and 226 miles of Ambon, Indonesia.

Neither the Pacific
Tsunami Warning Center nor the Japan Meteorological Agency issued
tsunami warnings or advisories immediately after the tremor.

 

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• The quake rattles a remote swath of sea between the Pacific and Indian oceans


• It is 9 kilometers deep and was centered 212 miles from Saumlaki, Indonesia


• No tsunami warnings or advisories are immediately issued

By CNN Staff

December 1, 2013 -- Updated 0204 GMT (1004 HKT)