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Indonesia earthquake: One person is dead and buildings destroyed Indonesia earthquake: Several dead and dozens of buildings destroyed
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An earthquake in Indonesia's Aceh province has killed at least one person and destroyed dozens of buildings. An undersea earthquake off Indonesia's Aceh province has killed at least 24 people, authorities said.
Many people are feared trapped in rubble after the 6.4 magnitude quake struck near the town of Reuleut on Sumatra island. 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 more than 120,000 people in that province alone. In 2004, Aceh was devastated by a tsunami caused by a massive undersea earthquake that killed 120,000 people in the province.
Wednesday's earthquake struck at 05:03 local time (22:03 GMT Tuesday), prompting many to flee their homes. 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.