Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits Indonesia’s Sumatra island: EMSC


The seismic map screenshot shows the location of a magnitude 6.1 earthquake that struck southwestern Sumatra, Indonesia on May 16, 2022. (Screenshot via USGS / Epoch Times)

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the southwestern part of Indonesia’s Sumatra island early Tuesday morning, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center said.

The quake was 40km (24.85 miles) deep, EMSC said.

By Rachna Dhanrajani

Reuters

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