Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits eastern province of Indonesia

Jakarta: Strong earthquake of magnitude 6.0 hit the eastern province of Nusa Tenggara in Indonesia on Tuesday.

According to foreign media, strong tremors were felt on the island of Nusa Tenggara in the eastern province of Indonesia with a magnitude of 6.0, but no tsunami warning has been issued as a result of the earthquake.

Seismological agency said the earthquake had a depth of 75 kilometers and was centered near Timor-Leste in the eastern region.

Local authorities say that the intensity of the earthquake has been felt in some areas, while no details of the damage caused by the earthquake have been revealed immediately.