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An earthquake hit the Indonesian island of Sumatra on September 30, 2009.http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSTRE58T39720090930
The 7.6-magnitude earthquake caused widespread damage, including one hospital near the epicenter that collapsed. Initial reports stated that 75 were confirmed dead, however the death toll was expected to rise as many more were still trapped under the rubble.http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSTRE58T39720090930
A second earthquake, measuring 7.0-magnitude, struck less than 24 hours later.
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Fast Facts
- Time: 5:17 p.m. local time (10:16:09 UTC)
- Magnitude: 7.7
- Depth: 5.5 miles
- Location: 0.789°S, 99.961°E
- Centered 30 miles from Padang, Sumatra
- Tsunami watch was issued, but later canceled
- Caused widespread damage
- Collapsed a hospital near the epicenter
- At least 75 confirmed dead, with thousands more trapped
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