Strong quake causes panic in Indonesia

The Indonesian Meteorological and Geophysical Agency in Jakarta said the quake was large enough to cause casualties, damage and a tsunami, although there were no immediate reports of any deaths or big waves.

"A tsunami is a possible situation," said agency official Rachmat Triono, adding that the epicenter was about 40 miles southwest of the island of Buton and 20 miles under the Flores sea.