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January 11, 2012. Strong 7.1 earthquake hits Indonesia's Sumatra followed by aftershocks

SOURCE: Altegrity Risk International

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Sumatra island on January 11th, with an epicenter located 350km (218.75 miles) southwest of Meulaboh town in Aceh province and with the depth at 10km (6.25) under sea bed, according to local officials. There were no immediate reports of injuries or serious damage. Indonesia's Meteorology and Geophysics Agency lifted a tsunami warning about two hours after the earthquake. Indonesian authorities have asked people in coastal areas at Meulaboh town and Ulele in Banda Aceh to remain alert and leave the area if necessary. Over 170,000 people were killed in Aceh when a tsunami hit Indian Ocean in December 2004.

Several aftershocks were felt in the hours following the initial quake. A moderate aftershock measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale hit Aceh province, according to Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency. The tremor was centered at 336km (210 miles) southwest of Simeulue regency.