Indonesia Aceh quake triggers Indian Ocean tsunami alert

Gerald · 04-11-12, 06:06 AM

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The BBC's Karishma Vaswani in Jakarta says the roads in Banda Aceh are packed with people seeking higher ground

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An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.6 has struck under the sea off Indonesia's northern Aceh province.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) said a tsunami had been generated but its likely impact was not yet clear.

It advised national authorities across the Indian Ocean region to "take appropriate action".

The region is regularly hit by earthquakes. The Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 killed 170,000 people in Aceh.

One official quoted by Reuters said a 17cm (6.7in) tsunami had been generated and was heading for the coast of Aceh.

The US Geological Survey (USGS), which documents quakes worldwide, said the Aceh quake was centred 33km (20 miles) under the sea about 495km from Banda Aceh, the provincial capital.

It was initially reported as 8.9 magnitude but was later revised down to 8.6 by the USGS. Strong aftershocks were also reported.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17675399

Note: 11 April 2012 Last updated at 10:44 GMT

MH · 04-11-12, 06:21 AM

NOOOOOOO...........................Indonesia......ok

kiwi_2005 · 04-11-12, 08:16 AM

8.6

That's a biggie

Rockstar · 04-11-12, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kiwi_2005

8.6

That's a biggie

No thats an earthquake

This is a biggie

Rockstar · 04-11-12, 08:38 AM

As far as tsunamis are concerned only warnings have been issued. But i bet because of the one in 2004 the public over there is probably in a state of panic heading for the hills.

Lets hope their feet stay dry this time.

BossMark · 04-11-12, 09:13 AM

According to sky news the warnings have been lifted.

geetrue · 04-11-12, 10:42 AM

The earthquake in 2004 was a 9.2, but it was vertical and this one was horizontal making a whole lot of difference.

Who could blame them for running inland

04-11-12, 08:16 AM	#3
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	8.6 That's a biggie __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

04-11-12, 09:13 AM	#6
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	According to sky news the warnings have been lifted. __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

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geetrue Cold War Boomer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Walla Walla Posts: 2,837 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	The earthquake in 2004 was a 9.2, but it was vertical and this one was horizontal making a whole lot of difference. Who could blame them for running inland __________________

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04-11-12, 06:21 AM	#2
MH Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,184 Downloads: 248 Uploads: 0	NOOOOOOO...........................Indonesia......ok

04-11-12, 08:38 AM	#5
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	As far as tsunamis are concerned only warnings have been issued. But i bet because of the one in 2004 the public over there is probably in a state of panic heading for the hills. Lets hope their feet stay dry this time.