2nd earthquake hits Indonesia
September 12, 2007
Indonesia has issued a fresh tsunami warning after a second earthquake, magnitude 6.6, struck 47 miles northwest of Lais Bengkulu in south Sumatra. The second quake struck at 21:40 local time.
There have so far been three reported deaths as a result of the earlier quake, measured at a magnitude of between 7.9 and 8.2, that raised fears of a tsunami across the region. Sri Lanka had earlier withdrawn its tsunami warning although it is not yet clear whether this will be reinstated following the second quake.
We will keep you informed about any further developments.
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There have so far been three reported deaths as a result of the earlier quake, measured at a magnitude of between 7.9 and 8.2, that raised fears of a tsunami across the region. Sri Lanka had earlier withdrawn its tsunami warning although it is not yet clear whether this will be reinstated following the second quake.
We will keep you informed about any further developments.
Donate now to Plan's Disaster Relief & Recovery fund. Your support helps provide children, families and communities with immediate relief during times of disaster, as well as with long-term interventions needed to rebuild lives.
Learn more about Plan's work in Indonesia.
