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Indonesia: Earthquake: 2008/02/20 Country Information on DRR

Period 2008/02/20
Country or District Indonesia
Event Type Earthquake
Outline A 7.5 magnitude quake whose epicentre was near the island of Simeulue, 319km (198 miles) off the coast of Sumatra, struck off Indonesia's Aceh province on 20 February 2008. At least three people have been killed and 25 seriously injured by the quake.
Summary
Human Impact Physical Impact Others

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Report/Articles

GDACS (Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System)
Maps and News on the earthquake

CNN News 2008/02/20
Major quake hits western Indonesia, first dead confirmed.

BBC News 2008/02/20
At least three people have been killed and 25 seriously injured by a 7.5-magnitude quake near Indonesia\'s western Aceh province, officials say.

Geographycal Data

USGS Earthquake Center
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