Powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia Sumatra island
A powerful earthquake struck off Indonesia's Sumatra island, causing widespread devastation across the Indian Ocean region. The 9.1-magnitude quake generated massive waves that impacted coastal areas in multiple countries.
Magnitude was initially recorded at 8.8, epicentre located 150 miles from Sumatra's coast
The magnitude was initially recorded at 8.8, before the United States Geological Survey gave its official magnitude of 9.1 and depth as 30 kilometres (18.6 miles).
The epicentre was located 150 miles from Sumatra's coast.
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