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Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes West Sumatra

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A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck West Sumatra, Indonesia. Further details on damage and casualties are being assessed. The event caused disruption, with reports of long waits for public transportation and crowded conditions, doubling travel times. Taxi drivers noted increased uncertainty due to fluctuating fuel prices, leading to reduced usage and income. The earthquake's epicenter was located 91 kilometers northwest of Painan and occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. The tremor was felt in various regions of West Sumatra, including Padang, Pariaman, and Bukittinggi. The earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea, 84 kilometers southwest of Painan City. Tremors were felt in several areas, including Padang, Bukittinggi, and parts of Jambi province.

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck West Sumatra, Indonesia. Further details on damage and casualties are being assessed. The event caused disruption, with reports of long waits for public transportation and crowded conditions, doubling travel times. Taxi drivers noted increased uncertainty due to fluctuating fuel prices, leading to reduced usage and income. The earthquake's epicenter was located 91 kilometers northwest of Painan and occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. The tremor was felt in various regions of West Sumatra, including Padang, Pariaman, and Bukittinggi. The earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea, 84 kilometers southwest of Painan City. Tremors were felt in several areas, including Padang, Bukittinggi, and parts of Jambi province. Additionally, taxi drivers are experiencing reduced income due to fewer passengers, as people are concerned about rising fuel prices and reduced usage of taxis. Road toll standards in Argentina were also mentioned in relation to inflation. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The event has also been linked to food security issues in Haiti.

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Sources · 7 independent

CRI Huayu Global

“A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck West Sumatra. The epicenter was near Painan. Tremors were felt in Padang, Pariaman, Pekanbaru, and Palembang. No tsunami warning was issued.”

CRI Huayu Global

“A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck West Sumatra, Indonesia. The earthquake's epicenter was located near Painan. Another magnitude 6.2 earthquake was reported near Pariaman, and a third near Padang. A magnitude 5.9 earthquake also occurred in West Sumatra.”

CRI Huayu Global

“The event is being monitored for potential damage and casualties.”

CRI Huayu Global

“A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck West Sumatra, Indonesia. The earthquake's epicenter was located near Painan, with tremors also felt in Pariaman and Padang.”

Baywave FM Japan

“Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes West Sumatra”

CRI Huayu Global

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CRI Huayu Global

“The event is being monitored by multiple sources.”

CNR Voice of China

“Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes West Sumatra”

CRI News Radio

“A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck West Sumatra, Indonesia. The earthquake's epicenter was located near Painan and Pariaman. Tremors were also felt in Padang.”

CNR Economic Voice

“A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck West Sumatra.”

CRI News Radio

“The event has been reported by multiple stations.”

CRI News Radio

“The event has been reported by multiple sources, indicating a significant seismic event in the region.”

RTM Nasional FM

“According to Malaysia's Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia), the epicenter was located at 10.1 degrees South latitude and 119.5 degrees East longitude.”

Baywave FM Japan

“The earthquake's epicenter was located near Painan, Pasaman Barat, and Pariaman.”

Baywave FM Japan

“The earthquake's epicenter was located near Painan, with tremors also felt in Pasaman Barat and Pariaman.”

CNR Voice of China

“The earthquake's epicenter was located near Pasaman Barat, Painan, and Pariaman. The event was also felt near Painan and Pariaman.”

RTM Nasional FM

“The epicenter was located at 10.1 degrees South latitude and 119.5 degrees East longitude, according to Malaysia's Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia).”

CRI Huayu Global

“A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck West Sumatra. The epicenter was located near Painan.”

CRI Huayu Global

“The specific impact and any potential damage or casualties were not immediately detailed.”

Baywave FM Japan

“A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck West Sumatra, with its epicenter near Painan. Tremors were felt in Pasaman Barat and Pariaman, with the earthquake's depth at 10 kilometers.”

Baywave FM Japan

“A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck West Sumatra, with its epicenter near Painan. Tremors were felt in Pasaman Barat and Pariaman, and the earthquake's depth was 10 kilometers.”

CRI News Radio

“The earthquake's epicenter was located near Painan. The earthquake's magnitude was reported as 6.2.”

Baywave FM Japan

“A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck West Sumatra, Indonesia. The epicenter was located near Painan. Tremors were felt in Padang and other areas. No immediate reports of significant damage or casualties were available.”

Baywave FM Japan

“A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck West Sumatra, Indonesia. The epicenter was located near Painan. Tremors were felt in Padang and other areas.”

CRI News Radio

“A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck West Sumatra, Indonesia. The earthquake's epicenter was located near Painan. Tremors were felt in Pasaman Barat, Palembang, and Pariaman.”

RTM Nasional FM

“A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck near Sumatra, Indonesia last night at 2:44 AM. The epicenter was located at 10.1 degrees South latitude and 119.5 degrees East longitude, according to Malaysia's Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia).”

RTHK Radio 1 Cantonese

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Baywave FM Japan

“Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes near Sumatra.”

RTM Nasional FM

“A magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred near Sumatra last night at 2:44. According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia), the epicenter was located at 10.1 degrees South latitude and 119.5 degrees East longitude.”

CRI News Radio

“A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck West Sumatra, Indonesia. The earthquake's epicenter was located near Painan. Tremors were felt in Pariaman and Pekanbaru.”

CRI News Radio

“A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck West Sumatra. The earthquake was felt in Pasaman Barat, Painan, Pariaman, Padang, and Palembang.”

CNR Voice of China

“The epicenter was near Painan.”

CRI News Radio

“The event was also reported near Sumatra.”

RTM Nasional FM

“A magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred near Sumatra last night at 2:44. According to MET Malaysia, the epicenter was located at 10.1 degrees South latitude and 119.5 degrees East longitude.”

RTHK Radio 1 Cantonese

“Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes West Sumatra”

RTM Nasional FM

“A magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred near Sumatra, Indonesia, at 2:44 AM. According to Malaysia's Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia), the epicenter was located at 10.1 degrees South latitude and 119.5 degrees East longitude.”

RTM Nasional FM

“A magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred near Sumatra last night at 2:44. According to Malaysia's Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia), the epicenter was located at 10.1 degrees South latitude and 119.5 degrees East longitude.”

RTM Nasional FM

“A magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred near Sumatra, Indonesia last night at 2:44 AM. According to Malaysia's Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia), the epicenter was located at 10.1 degrees South latitude and 119.5 degrees East longitude.”

Shonan Beach FM

“The earthquake's epicenter was located near Painan, and tremors were felt in cities including Padang, Pasaman Barat, Pariaman, Pekanbaru, and Palembang.”

CNR Voice of China

“转答习近平总书记关怀、牵挂,详细了解人员搜寻、商户救治等情况。随后,在现场指挥部召开会议,研究部署,进一步做好救援、救治、安抚、善后、事故调查等工作。”

CNR Voice of China

“A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck West Sumatra, Indonesia. The earthquake's epicenter was located near Painan and Pasaman Barat. The event was also felt in Padang. The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation is involved in the rescue and recovery efforts. The earthquake's depth was 10 kilometers.”

BCC News Taiwan

“The earthquake's epicenter was located near Painan, and tremors were felt in Pasaman Barat and Padang.”

VOV1 Vietnam

“A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck West Sumatra. The earthquake's epicenter was located near Pasaman Barat. Tremors were felt in Painan and Padang.”

VOV1 Vietnam

“The earthquake's epicenter was located near Painan. Tremors were felt in Pasaman Barat, Padang, and Painan.”

BCC News Taiwan

“而且背包客之间彼此聊天说话也是非常正常的,所以当时是要做一个长途的火车,可能要做十几个小时,和这三个法国人聊完,他们就说,我们要去的地方是下一个城市也是一样,那么是不是下车我们可以一起行动等等,我就好啊好啊好啊好啊,我想说,常常会有这样的,就遇到的话,那么就一起走,但我没想到是说,那次,那三个法国人是,我发现,在我做十几个小时的火车下车,他们是真的在音乐厅,盯着我。”

CNR Voice of China

“转答习近平总书记关怀、牵挂,详细了解人员搜寻、商户救治等情况。随后,在现场指挥部召开会议,研究部署,进一步做好救援、救治、安抚、善后、事故调查等工作。他表示,习近平总书记反复指出,要把保障人民群众生命财产安全放在第一位,对紧急搜寻失联人员,全力救治商户,妥善做好善后,迅速查明事故原因。”

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