An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 hit the waters off Enggano in Bengkulu Province early Tuesday, according to the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG).

Screen capture from the official website of the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) (Antara/Azis Kurmala)

The quake which struck at 3:09 a.m. was centered 76 kilometers southwest of Enggano and at a depth of 29 kilometers, the agency said.

The tremor did not have the potential to cause a tsunami. However, the agency warned of possible aftershocks.

Reporter: Azis Kurmala/Suharto
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