Powerful earthquake off Sumatra

A powerful earthquake has struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra, reports say.

Indonesia's meteorology agency said the quake had a magnitude of 6.7, while the US Geological Survey put its strength at 6.8.

The quake was at a depth of 23km (14.3 miles) and the epicentre is 142km south-west of the city of Bengkulu, the agency said.

There have been no immediate reports of any damage or casualties.

The earthquake struck at 2101 local time (1601 GMT).

This is breaking news at time of posting.

Let's hope the side effects are nowhere near as bad as they have previously been.
that's quite a quake though ...

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Maybe this has something to do with the whales beaching themselves on Anthony's Beach,Tasmania...Australia....over 50 dead whales....their still trying to rescue others.....

Just a thought!