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Indonesia earthquake: Several dead and dozens of buildings destroyed | |
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An undersea earthquake off Indonesia's Aceh province has killed at least 24 people, authorities said. | |
The 6.4 magnitude quake struck near the town of Sigli on Sumatra island destroying dozens of buildings. | |
Indonesia's meteorological agency said there was no risk of a tsunami. | Indonesia's meteorological agency said there was no risk of a tsunami. |
In 2004, Aceh was devastated by a tsunami caused by a massive undersea earthquake that killed 120,000 people in the province. | |
The US Geological Survey said the earthquake struck just offshore at 05:03 local time (22:03 GMT Tuesday) at a depth of 17.2km (11 miles). Many people are thought to be trapped in the rubble. | |
Local authorities say heavy equipment is being used to search for survivors. | |
The quake shook the nearby provincial capital of Banda Aceh and prompted many people to flee their homes and workplaces across the region. |