7.8-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia

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7.8-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia
[Updated at 6:47 p.m.] The temblor struck 145 miles off the coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia, at a depth of 28.6 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

A "destructive widespread tsunami" is not expected, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said, but a local tsunami could affect coastal areas near the quake's epicenter.

[Updated at 6:41 p.m.] A local tsunami watch has been issued for Indonesia and surrounding areas.

[Posted at 6:35 p.m.] A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck northern Sumatra, Indonesia, early Wednesday according to the U. S. Geological Survey.

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/0 ... ern-sumatra/?hpt=T2

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super bullish

more damage means more demand for basic material / commodities.

buctusa

Captain, I think one larege earthquake will hit LA soon..............

Stay cautious and get prepared!

ypm968

Captain, I think one larege earthquake will hit LA soon..............

Stay cautious and get prepa ...
buctusa 发表于 2010-4-6 23:23

We are safe in Los Angeles unless you live in a tall building. My dog will foresee coming earthquakes, I will hutong everyone just in case.

BTW, the premium of earthquake insurance is ridiculously high. No wonder, insurance stocks are so hot recently.