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7.9 earthquake hits south-west of Sumatra

India Blooms News Service | | 02 Mar 2016, 07:35 pm

#Indonesia, # Indonesia earthquake, # Sumatra earthquake

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.

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