Earthquake hits Indonesia

A major earthquake has rocked Indonesia, measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale.

Sat, 02 Nov, 2002 - 10:00

A major earthquake has rocked Indonesia, measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale.

Geologists say the epicentre was nearly a 1,000 miles from the capital of Jakarta.

It is not known what damage has been caused or whether anyone has been hurt.

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