Indonesians told to stay alert after magnitude 7.3 earthquake

Indonesia urges caution after 7.1-magnitude earthquake

Bangkok, Apr 25 (EFE).- Indonesian authorities on Tuesday urged the residents of Sumatra, the second most populated island in the country, to remain cautious as they returned to their houses after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake rocked the region in the early hours of the day, triggering a tsunami warning which was later lifted. Although no casualties have been reported, the strong tremors and subsequent aftershocks were felt across cities of West Su…

Powerful Indonesia earthquake sends islanders fleeing

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake rattled residents on islands west of Indonesia’s Sumatra on Tuesday, forcing them to flee to higher ground before an hours-long

Indonesians in Padang told to stay alert after magnitude 7.3 earthquake

PADANG, April 25 — Indonesian authorities urged caution today as residents returned gradually to their homes in western Sumatra after being rattled by a magnitude 7.3 earthquake and several aftershocks. The earthquake, which took place out at sea at about 3am (2000 GMT Monday), triggered a tsunami warning that was lifted two hours later. There were no reports of casualties. Residents in Padang, a city on the west coast of Sumatra, said they had …

Tsunami fears ease after Indo quake

Tsunami fears for Australia and Indonesia have eased after a powerful earthquake was recorded off the coast of Indonesia.

Earthquake in Indonesia damages hospital, sends locals scurrying to high ground

After an initial tsunami alert, Indonesia’s meteorology agency lifted it just before dawn, about two hours after the earthquake