Quake sparks panic, causes damage on Java

A 4.5-magnitude aftershock hit five hours later, 10 kilometres beneath the earth and just 28 kilometres southeast of the town.

8220;The first quake was felt much more strongly and people ran out of their homes and buildings in panic,8221; said policeman Yayok, from Asembagus, an area in Situbondo district which appeared to be the hardest hit.

8220;The second quake has further scared people and until now many do not want to go back into their homes,8221; he said.

Yayok said no reports of serious injuries were received so far.

8220;Some 40 houses suffered light damage, such as cracks, damaged windows or roofs, while about 50 others suffered from more serious damage,8221; he said.

At least two schools had sent pupils home after cracks developed in their buildings amid concern of further aftershocks.

Indonesia sits on the Pacific 8220;Ring of Fire8221; where continental plates meet, causing frequent seismic and volcanic activity.