Tsunami Alert After 6.4 Magnitude Quake Hits East Indonesian Coast

The quake was centered 138 miles (222 km) northwest of Saumlaki in the Tanimbar Islands, the USGS said.

The quake has reportedly triggered off a tsunami alert in the region. 

(Photo: USGS)

• A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Tanimbar Islands on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
• The quake, which was initially reported at a magnitude of 6.5, was centered 138 miles (222 km) northwest of Saumlaki in the Tanimbar Islands, the USGS said.
• There were no initial reports of injuries or damage. The AFP reports that the earthquake has triggered off a tsunami alert in the area.

(This is a developing story, more details awaited.)