Strong earthquake strikes off Sumatra coast

www.cnn.com...

A strong earthquake with magnitude 6.5 struck Friday night in the ocean southwest of Sumatra in Indonesia, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The quake, which occurred shortly after 11 p.m., was centered about 100 miles (165 kilometers) west of Bengkulu in Sumatra, and 215 miles (345 kilometers) south of Padang, Sumatra, the USGS said.

The center was 13.7 miles (22 kilometers) deep, the USGS said.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Are we going to start seeing a strong earthquake every week? This is rediculous, the earth needs to take a chill pill

Since there is an annual average of 152 earthquakes of magnitude 6.0 and greater, I think that could be a yes. But probably not. Some weeks will have a few more than others, some will have none.
earthquake.usgs.gov...

[edit on 3/5/2010 by Phage]

These have been normal, and they occur all the time. The Chile quake jut brings to light other ones.

It's just an earthquake, and we will always have them. We need to make a rule... no Earthquake threads unless it is above a 7.0. I'm going to start following that myself from now on.

Phage is right, but at this rate maybe by the end of the year?

The frequancy seems a bit high at present.

Anyhow its shallowish so any Tsunami warnings out?

Good Post showing before RSOE and any others except source.

Still a lot of energy in an 6.5 there was a 5.1 just before it:

Magnitude 5.1
Date-Time

* Friday, March 05, 2010 at 10:14:26 UTC
* Friday, March 05, 2010 at 07:14:26 PM at epicenter
* Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones

Location 1.916°N, 127.497°E
Depth 104.2 km (64.7 miles)
Region HALMAHERA, INDONESIA
Distances 125 km (75 miles) N of Ternate, Moluccas, Indonesia

USGS

Wishing all are well.

Edit to add:

THIS BULLETIN IS ISSUED AS ADVICE TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. ONLY
NATIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE
DECISIONS REGARDING THE OFFICIAL STATE OF ALERT IN THEIR AREA AND
ANY ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN RESPONSE.

AN EARTHQUAKE HAS OCCURRED WITH THESE PRELIMINARY PARAMETERS

ORIGIN TIME - 1607Z 05 MAR 2010
COORDINATES - 4.0 SOUTH 100.7 EAST
LOCATION - SOUTHERN SUMATRA INDONESIA
MAGNITUDE - 6.6

EVALUATION

A DESTRUCTIVE WIDESPREAD TSUNAMI THREAT DOES NOT EXIST BASED ON
HISTORICAL EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI DATA.

HOWEVER - THERE IS A VERY SMALL POSSIBILITY OF A LOCAL TSUNAMI
THAT COULD AFFECT COASTS LOCATED USUALLY NO MORE THAN A HUNDRED
KILOMETERS FROM THE EARTHQUAKE EPICENTER. AUTHORITIES IN THE
REGION NEAR THE EPICENTER SHOULD BE MADE AWARE OF THIS
POSSIBILITY.

NOOA

So all are well then

Kind Regards,

Elf

[edit on 5-3-2010 by MischeviousElf]

Earth is trying to rid herself of parasites.

reply to post by MischeviousElf

Phage is right

Congrads on this newest of revelations

Actually all things considered I think the frequency compared to ratio thingy is a bit more persuasive at this particular point in time.

Earth is trying to rid herself of parasites.

I'm all for that but what about us?

[edit on 5-3-2010 by randyvs]