6.0-magnitude quake strikes western Indonesia: USGS
The quake was felt in parts of Sumatra, a huge island to the west of Simeulue.
JAKARTA (AFP) - A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck western Indonesia on Saturday, US seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
The quake struck at 4:39 pm (0939 GMT) at a depth of 30 kilometres (19 miles), 88 kilometres southeast of Sinabang, on the small island of Simeulue, the US Geological Survey said.
Diana Rahyu, an official from Indonesia s meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency, said the quake was felt in parts of Sumatra, a huge island to the west of Simeulue.
But she added: "There is no threat of a tsunami... Until now, there are no reports of casualties or damage."
Indonesia sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" where continental plates collide, causing frequent seismic and volcanic activity.
