7.7 Magnitude earthquake hits Sumatra, Indonesia

The U.S. Geological Survey said that a 7.7 temblor hit the northern part of the island of Sumatra in Indonesia early Wednesday causing a brief tsunami warning which threatened residents on the island.

According to some immediate reports, the earthquake whose epicenter was about 205 kilometers northwest of Sibolga, on Sumatra led to some damage and injuries but did not kill anyone. Monitoring agencies in Hawaii, Indonesia and Thailand issued a tsunami warning immediately following the

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