Strong quake strikes Java island, no tsunami threat to Malaysia

A powerful earthquake has caused buildings to sway in Indonesia’s capital and prompted a regional tsunami alert.

(The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued an advisory that there is no tsunami threat to Malaysia -- ED).

The US Geological Survey says the quake struck Wednesday afternoon on the southern coast of the main island of Java with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4. It had a depth of 60km.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre says it was powerful enough to cause a local tsunami. There have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries.