5.1-Magnitude Quake Hits Jayapura

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TEMPO.CO, Jayapura - An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale shook the Papua provincial capital of Jayapura on Friday night, forcing local residents to rush outdoors.

The epicenter of the quake which struck at 08.21 p.m. local time was located 53 km northwest of Jayapura district at a depth of 12 km, chief of the Angkasapura geophysics station Cahyo Nugroho said.

The quake was strongly felt by people living in Jayapura city, Jayapura district, and Keerom district, Nugroho said.

There was no immediate report of casualties or material damage.

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