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7.9 earthquake hits south-west of Sumatra

India Blooms News Service | | Mar 03, 2016, at 01:05 am

Jakarta, Mar 2 (Just Earth News/IBNS) An earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter Scale hit south-west of Sumatra island in Indonesia on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said.

According to USGS website, the earthquake hit 662km south-west of Muara Siberut area.

The earthquake was felt at a depth of 10 km.

No casualty or damage to property has been reported so far.

#Indonesia # Indonesia earthquake # Sumatra earthquake

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