Sumatra Earthquake Prompts Indonesia Tsunami Warning

Sumatra Earthquake January 11, 2012: Tsunami Warning for Indonesia

An earthquake measuring 7.3 in magnitude struck off the coast of northern Sumatra at just after midnight on January 11 2012.

• USGS: Sumatra Earthquake Jan 10, 2012

The Sumatra quake triggered a tsunami warning in Indonesia, as residents of Aceh saw the ocean recede as it did before the 2004 tsunami that killed roughly 200,000 people. In this case, no tsunami resulted, and the warning was lifted.

• Pacific Tsunami Warning Center: Indonesia Tsunami Warning Lifted
  

There have been no reports of major damage or serious injury so far.