BREAKING NEWS: Powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Indonesia as buildings in Jakarta shake

 >> A huge 6.4 magnitude earthquake shook the coast of Indonesia on Tuesday 

 >> The powerful earthquake struck in Jakarta, forcing thousands to evacuate  

 >> Buildings in the region reportedly swayed for up to 20 seconds during the quake

A powerful earthquake has struck the coast of Indonesia forcing thousands to evacuate.

The Indonesian island of Java was hit by the 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday.  

The country's capital Jakarta was also affected by the earthquake but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

A powerful earthquake has struck the coast of Indonesia forcing thousands to evacuate 

The Indonesian island of Java was hit by the 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday (pictured)

According to the U.S. Geological Service, the 6.4 magnitude quake was centered offshore western Java at a depth of about 43 kilometers.

According to Indonesia's Department of Meteorology, Climate and Geophysics, there is no tsunami warning.

Buildings in the capital swayed for 10 to 20 seconds and people have taken to social media describing the earthquake as terrifying. 

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