Magnitude 6.9 quake hits off coast of Indonesia's Irian Jaya province -USGS

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A strong earthquake measuring magnitude 6.9 struck off Irian Jaya in Indonesia on Thursday at a depth of 39.9 miles (64 km), the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake hit 15 miles (24 km) north north-west of the city of Sorong, USGS said. There were no immediate reports of damage. (Reporting by Eric Walsh; Editing by Lisa Lambert)