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7.3 quake hits Indonesia waters; tsunami possible

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JAKARTA, Indonesia – A 7.3-magnitude quake has hit Indonesian waters and the Pacific Tsunami Warnings Center says it has the potential to generate hazardous tsunami waves along nearby coasts.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake hit Saturday morning 96 miles northwest of Kota Ternate at a depth of 29 miles.

There are no immediate reports of casualties or damage.