Strong earthquake off the coast of Indonesia

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia on Tuesday.

The earthquake was centred 170.4 km south-southeast of Teluk Dalam, Indonesia at a depth of 15 kilometres.

The earthquake prompted Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency to warn of a possible tsunami, the advisory was later lifted.

Following the earthquake, people in low-lying areas fled to higher grounds. There were no reports of injuries or damage.

There were several aftershocks.