(News Terupdate) - Black out has hit areas in Aceh following a 7.2-magnitude earthquake that jolted the province and other areas in the northern part of Sumatra island.
Electricity was not available in Aceh's East Coast, Lhokseumawe, East Aceh and also the province capital of Banda Aceh.
Authorities have yet to announce the cause of black out or when it would over.
The major earthquake struck at 5:15 a.m. local time at around 60 kilometers southwest of Sinabang, Aceh, at 24 kilometers beneath the surface, prompting a tsunami watch, which was revoked few hours later.
There was no report of significant damage in the quake.
In Lhokseumawe and Banda Aceh, the quake prompt residents to go out of their houses, but situation turned to normal within hours.
Antara state news agency reported the quake was also felt in Medan, North Sumatra and Riau.
Source : thejakartapost.com
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Black out in Aceh after major quake
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