They are now saying this was probably a lateral movement quake instead of a thrust quake.
That would be a good thing if so, its not the kind of plate movement that would create a huge tsunami hopefully.
Indonesia's disaster management agency said power was down in Aceh province and people were gathering on high ground as sirens warned of the danger.
"The electricity is down, there are traffic jams to access higher ground. Sirens and Koran recitals from mosques are everywhere," said Sutopo, spokesman for the agency.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said a tsunami watch was in effect for the entire Indian Ocean.
The quake was felt as far away as the Thai capital, Bangkok, and in southern India, residents said. Hundreds of office workers in the Indian city of Bangalore left their buildings, workers there said.
There is no Tsunami threat to Australia.
[updated at 7:02 PM EST on Wednesday 11 April 2012 ]
Originally posted by Mister1k
12 BUOYS are in event mode.That's water column movement folks.
www.ndbc.noaa.gov...
That's water column movement folks.