Earthquake strikes off the coast of Java

At approximately 1000 local time on 26 August 2008 a 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck just off to coast of Java island in southern Indonesia. Authorities briefly issued a tsunami warning for the surrounding areas of the Indian Ocean, however, the warning was lifted approximately 30-60 minutes later. The quake was centered approximately 78 mi/125 km from Ujungkulon in West Java at a depth of 12 mi/20 km. The tremor did not cause any significant damage or disruptions, although residents in Jakarta stated the quake was felt throughout the city.