Jakarta: A 6.2 magnitude earthquake has jolted Papua island of Indonesia, the largest Muslim country, media has reported.
The jolts compelled panicked residents to get out of their homes and schools as to save their lives, Indonesian officials said.
A mild to severe earthquake also hit various Islands of Indonesia, alerting all regional countries to prepare for fear of Tsunami last week.
The officials viewed that there was threat of Tsunami to the region.
The quake struck at 10:16 am (0116 GMT) at a depth of 30 kilometres (19 miles), 83 kilometres southeast of Manokwari, the USGS added, revising the magnitude down from 6.9.
Officials reported no damage in Manokwari, but said the town of Ransiki, 80 kilometres south of Manokwari, was the worst hit, Times of India reported quoting US Geological Survey.
For details of last earthquake in Indonesia, click here.
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