Tsunami Watch issued for Indonesia, India, Thailand, Malaysia

A Tsunami watch has been issued by Pacific Tsunami Warning Center / NOAA / NWA, following a 7.9 magnitude earthquake off Southern Sumatra, which affected Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. The Tsunami watch is in effect for Indonesia, India, Thailand and Malaysia.

Tsunami hits American Samoa, no injuries reported

PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A tsunami swept into Pago Pago (Pan-go, pan-go) in American Samoa shortly after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.9 shook the Pacific area.

7.6 and 5.5 Magnitude Earthquakes Rocks Southern Sumatra, Indonesia, Malaysia & Singapore

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Strong quake strikes between Samoa and American Samoa, causing residents to flee from Tsunami

PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A powerful 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific between Samoa and American Samoa around dawn Tuesday, sending terrified residents fleeing for higher ground as a tsunami swept ashore, flattening at least one village. There were no immediate reports of fatalities.

Strong earthquake shakes Tokyo area injuring 7; 2nd 7.6 temblor hits Indian Ocean

TOKYO — A powerful earthquake hit Tokyo and nearby areas shortly after dawn Tuesday, halting trains and forcing two nuclear reactors to shut down for safety checks. More than 30 people suffered minor injuries.

Strong earthquake shakes Tokyo area, 2nd hits Indian Ocean

TOKYO —A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 hit Tokyo and nearby areas shortly after dawn Tuesday, halting trains and forcing two nuclear reactors to be shut down for safety checks.

US says huge 7.6 earthquake hits in Indian Ocean

WASHINGTON —U.S. officials on Monday reported that a huge 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean and issued a regional tsunami watch for India, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand and Bangladesh that was lifted later.

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