Powerful earthquake hits Indonesia

By Mahmut Atanur

JAKARTA (AA) - A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province early Tuesday, the country's meteorology and geophysics agency said.

The epicenter was located 64 miles (103 kilometers) southwest of Sumba Barat district of the province at a depth of 6 miles (10 kilometers).

There have been no reports of deaths or injuries and no tsunami warnings have been issued.

Indonesia experienced a number of natural disasters last year, including earthquakes in parts of Lombok island.

The country lies within the Pacific Ocean’s "Ring of Fire," where tectonic plates collide and cause frequent seismic and volcanic activity.

Last September, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the country's Sulawesi Island, triggering a tsunami that towered up to 10 feet (3 meters) high and killed more than 2,000 people.