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Earthquake in Southern Sumatra, Indonesia. A powerful earthquake struck off Southern Sumatra in Indonesia at 10:16:09 UTC (17:16:09 local time) on September 30, 2009, destroying hundreds of buildings, killing at least 529 people and seriously injuring 400 more.
Residents report major shaking, but no reports of damage and no tsunami warning after 7.3 magnitude quake hits. Powerful underwater earthquake hits off east Indonesia. More than 60 people injured and 200 houses damaged after a 6.6-magnitude earthquake rocks eastern part of country.