Magnitude 7.8 quake shakes Indonesia - USGS
WASHINGTON, April 6 |
WASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) - A major earthquake of magnitude 7.8 shook the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the U.S. Geological Survey said on Tuesday.
A local tsunami watch was in effect for Indonesia, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.
The quake was centered 127 miles (204 km) west-northwest of Sibolga, Indonesia, and was at a depth of 28.6 miles (46 km), the USGS said.
It initially reported the quake's magnitude at 7.6. (Reporting by World Desk Americas))
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