7.2-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia felt in Darwin

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake in a remote area of Indonesia in the Banda Sea has prompted an evacuation in the Australian city of Darwin.

The quake hit about 240 kilometres west of the town of Abepura in Papua province. Source: USGS

An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck in a remote area of Indonesia in the Banda Sea on Monday, but there were no initial tsunami warnings.

The quake hit at a depth of 220 km (136 miles), the USGS said. There were no immediate reports of damage or injury.

The Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said in a bulletin a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami was not expected after the quake, which was initially recorded with a magnitude of 7.2.

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