Strong Earthquake strikes off Sumatra

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Strong Earthquake strikes off Sumatra

    * From correspondents in Jakarta
    * From: AFP
    * January 18, 2011 8:15AM


A 5.8-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island, the US Geological Survey says, but there were no tsunami warnings issued.

The undersea quake hit at a depth of 34km, 158km south-east of Bengkulu on Sumatra, at 2.20am (6.20am AEDT), the USGS said.

There were no tsunami warnings in place according to the Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre.

There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage
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