According to CNN, the Tsunami alert has been lifted.
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Jakarta, Indonesia (CNN) -- A massive earthquake struck off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra Wednesday afternoon, triggering a tsunami watch for the Indian Ocean, which was later canceled.5.39.217.76, P8 l R9 [! q$ v& n
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The quake struck about 434 kilometers (270 miles) southwest of Banda Aceh, the capital of Indonesia's Aceh province, and had a magnitude of 8.6, the U.S. Geological Survey said. It took place at a depth of 23 kilometers (14 miles).
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( X* A6 H; J; C1 ^A second large quake, with a magnitude of 8.2, occurred off the west coast of Sumatra about two hours later, the USGS said.tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb( X9 C0 W( g: k$ h# \6 P
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Gary Gibson from the Seismology Research Center in Melbourne, Australia, said the location of the second quake reduces the possibility of a tsunami. |