Tsunami warning lifted following earthquake
INDONESIA lifted a tsunami warning on Wednesday after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Sumatra, calming local residents who had earlier fled their houses to higher ground.
The 7.3 magnitude earthquake rattled off the west coast of northern Sumatra Tuesday at 12h37 local time (Monday 13h37 EST). The quake struck 420km southwest of Banda Aceh, Sumatra. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, very light shaking was felt along the northern coast of Sumatra with the threat of light, if any, damage. No damage or injury reports have been made at this time, according to the Associated Press.