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A powerful earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck off Indonesia’s Sumatra island on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor occurred in waters near Sumatra, a region known for frequent seismic activity due to its position along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” where multiple tectonic plates converge. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage following the quake.
Authorities are assessing the situation as further details are awaited. Indonesia regularly experiences earthquakes because of its geological setting, and monitoring agencies continue to track aftershocks and potential impacts in coastal areas near the epicentre.
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