A powerful 6.5 earthquake hit the western Indonesian island of Sumatra on Thursday. The epicenter of the quake was about 40km (25 miles) from the coast, according to the US Geological Survey.
Padang, the largest city on the island’s western coast, is located some 141 kilometers (87.6 miles) from the epicenter of the earthquake, according to USGS. It is home to about 1 million people.
The city closest to the epicenter is Sungai Penuh, some 91 kilometers (56.5 miles) from the epicenter, with a population of 90,000.
Powerful M 6.5 earthquake off the coast of Sumatra https://t.co/TlQ6m0hnztpic.twitter.com/FgQAIUnVaO
— ☀️Kyle Underwood☀️ (@wx8) June 1, 2016
Tremors were reportedly felt as far away as in Singapore, located some 531 kilometers (330 miles) from the quake.
Some Singapore residents tweeted they felt the ground shake.
Felt a small earthquake in Singapore this morning. Didn't know if I was dreaming but USGS confirms quake off Sumatra, Indonesia.
— Tim ULUVUS (@laotimbo) June 1, 2016
At least 7 reports of tremors have come in from Singapore, Channel NewsAsia reported.
JUST IN: Tremors felt in parts of S'pore after a 6.2 quake off #Indonesia's #Sumatrahttps://t.co/naWWODnUJ0pic.twitter.com/rb7EdYKpGf
— TODAY (@TODAYonline) June 1, 2016
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