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Earthquake strikes near Jayapura, Irian Jaya, Indonesia - USGS

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The USGS first reported the earthquake at a 6.1 magnitude at a distance of 174 km from Jayapura. (File photo: AFP)

Earthquake strikes near Jayapura, Irian Jaya, Indonesia - USGS

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An earthquake with a 6.2 magnitude occurred about 168 km (101 miles) south-southwest of the town of Jayapura, Indonesia, the US Geological Survey reported on Sunday.

The USGS first reported the earthquake at a 6.1 magnitude at a distance of 174 km from Jayapura.

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