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Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said there were no reports of fatalities or a tsunami following Wednesday’s 8.5-magnitude quake off Sumatra.
“Praise be to God, so far there have been no fatalities or damage related to the earthquake,” which the U.S. Geological Survey measured at a magnitude of 8.7, Mr. Yudhoyono said.
“We are in coordination with authorities in Aceh and things are under control,” he added.
“Praise be to God, so far there have been no fatalities or damage related to the earthquake,” which the U.S. Geological Survey measured at a magnitude of 8.7, Mr. Yudhoyono said.
“We are in coordination with authorities in Aceh and things are under control,” he added.