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| Major earthquake hits Indonesia | Major earthquake hits Indonesia |
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| A tsunami alert has been issued after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 hit the Indonesian island of Sumatra. | A tsunami alert has been issued after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 hit the Indonesian island of Sumatra. |
| The quake's epicentre was 204 km (127 miles) northwest of Sibolga on Sumatra's coast, at a depth of nearly 48km, the US Geological Survey said. | The quake's epicentre was 204 km (127 miles) northwest of Sibolga on Sumatra's coast, at a depth of nearly 48km, the US Geological Survey said. |
| Three aftershocks were reported in the northern state of Aceh, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. | Three aftershocks were reported in the northern state of Aceh, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. |
| Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the world's most active areas for earthquakes and volcanoes. | Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the world's most active areas for earthquakes and volcanoes. |
| It has recently been struck by string of quakes; one off Sumatra in September killed more than 1,000 people. | It has recently been struck by string of quakes; one off Sumatra in September killed more than 1,000 people. |
| The latest quake - the largest in the area since March 2008 - struck at 0515 on Wednesday morning (2215 GMT on Tuesday). | |
| Japan's Kyodo news agency reported blackouts in Medan and Banda Aceh, the capital of Aceh Province. | |
| Are you in the area? Have you been affected by the earthquake? Send us your experiences using the form below: | Are you in the area? Have you been affected by the earthquake? Send us your experiences using the form below: |
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