Southern Sumatra Earthquake - 8th Aug 08

An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 in Richter Scale struck Southern Sumatra in Indonesia. The epicenter was located at 3.921S and 101.084E, with a depth of 35 km under the sea. Sumatra Island and the nearby regions are earthquake prone. A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.7 on Richter Scale had hit this region in 2005, bringing serious damage to life (1,300 people died) and property.