Another massive earthquake has hit Sumatra.
According to TV news, and confirmed on various
earthquake watch sites, an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 hit an hour ago. Its epicentre was recorded at the following distances:
15 km (10 miles) SW of Bengkulu, Sumatra
300 km (185 miles) SSW of Jambi, Sumatra
300 km (185 miles) WSW of Palembang, Sumatra
565 km (350 miles) WNW of Jakarta, Java
A
tsunami warning has been issued for the Indian Ocean, although none has been sighted.
If there is further news of import to impart, no doubt we'll reactivate the
Indonesia Help blog.
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