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No Filipino Hurt In Sumatra Quake
No Filipino was reported injured in the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Indonesia’s western region, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday.
In a text message to reporters, Foreign Affairs spokesman Charles Jose said: “So far we have not received any report of Filipinos affected by the earthquake in Indonesia.
Tsunami warnings were issued following Wednesday evening’s tremors in Padang, triggering widespread fears and panic.
No deaths and casualties were reported.
In 2004, an 8.9 magnitude earthquake has triggered the world’s deadliest tsunami off Indonesia, killing more than 200,000 people.(PNA) BNB/MDC/EDS
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