6 Dec 2016 M 6.5 Quake northern Sumatera, Indonesia

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A recent earthquake measuring M6.5 struck 19 km southeast of Sigli, Indonesia, on December 6, 2016, at a depth of 8.2 km. The quake, located just offshore of Banda Aceh city, has resulted in significant damage and has been reported to cause at least 54 fatalities. The situation continues to develop as updates on casualties and damage assessments are released.
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This quake on just offshore ESE of Banda Aceh city
it has been severely damaging and last report I heard around 19 fatalities

M6.5 - 19km SE of Sigli, Indonesia
2016-12-06 22:03:32 UTC 5.281°N 96.108°E 8.2 km depth
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davenn said:
19 fatalities
Now at 54. --- Fox
 
Bystander said:
Now at 54. --- Fox
:frown::frown:
 

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