Magnitude 6.5 quake hits off Sumatra

WASHINGTON-A magnitude 6.5 quake struck 91 miles southwest of Padang in Sumatra, Indonesia, the U.S. Geological Survey reported on Sunday.It said the quake, only 21.7 miles deep, occurred at 9:37 a.m. on Monday (0237 GMT).The area, which is prone to quakes, has recently been rattled by a series of strong temblors. It was hit by a huge earthquake measuring more than 9 on December 26, 2004, causing a devastating tsunami and more than 230,000 deaths in countries across the region. http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSN0263975420080303

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