A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake has shaken Indonesia, the US Geological Survey reported today, but there were no reports of damage or casualties initially.
The USGS said the quake occurred 8km north-northwest of Raba, Sumbawa, Indonesia, at a depth of 18km at 3:41am local time (7.41pm Irish time).
There was no reported tsunami warning.
An official from Indonesia's meteorology agency said there had been reports of panic in Mataram, the capital of Lombok, where a strong tremor was felt.
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"We haven't got any reports of damage or injuries. Communications are not cut," said Hardiatno from Indonesia's meteorology agency.
Indonesia is situated in an area of intense seismic activity known as the "Pacific Ring of Fire".
Reuters