Powerful earthquake hits Indonesia

By Mahmut Atanur</p> <p>JAKARTA (AA) – A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province early Tuesday, the country's meteorology and geophysics agency said.</p> <p>The epicenter was located 64 miles (103 kilometers) southwest of Sumba Barat district of the province at a depth of 6 miles (10 kilometers).</p> <p>There have been no reports of deaths or injuries and no tsunami warnings have been issued.</p> <p>Indonesia experienced a number of natural disasters last year, including earthquakes in parts of Lombok island.</p> <p>The country lies within the Pacific Ocean’s &quot;Ring of Fire,&quot; where tectonic plates collide and cause frequent seismic and volcanic activity.</p> <p>Last September, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the country's Sulawesi Island, triggering a tsunami that towered up to 10 feet (3 meters) high and killed more than 2,000 people.</p> <p>