Strong Earthquake Hits Indonesia's Aceh

Source: Reuters

Strong earthquake hits Indonesia's Aceh

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (Reuters) - A strong earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck off Indonesia's Aceh province on Saturday, although there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties, officials and residents said.

The quake's epicenter was 33 km (20 miles) southwest of Singkilbaru at a depth of 18 km (11 miles) and did not trigger a tsunami warning, the meteorology agency said by telephone text message.

The quake was felt in Nias island and other parts of Aceh, and also as far as West Sumatra, an official at the agency said later by telephone.

An official at the meteorology office in Aceh's capital, Banda Aceh, said no damage or injuries had been reported from areas closest to the epicenter.

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