Sumatra: a strong earthquake of magnitude 6.5 shook the entire island, particularly involving the North-west. Hit the city of Pante Raja. Dozens of buildings razed to the ground. The quake occurred at a depth of 8.5 km. The balance of salt dead at about 100. The roads were crumbling, the power went out and the TV images showing rescue workers who extract the bodies from the rubble. We will keep you updated on any updates.

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Written by: Maurizio Savigni