Magnitude-6.5 earthquake hits Indonesian island

A magnitude-6.5 earthquake struck the island of Pulau Sumba in Indonesia on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The quake occurred at a depth of 30 kilometers (18.6 miles).

The USGS estimated that the likelihood of casualties and significant damage was low.

Pulau Sumba is on the southern end of Indonesia.

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