Database of Disasters and Accidents
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earthquake: off Bengkulu, Sumatra Island, Indonesia 2000.6.4


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An earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter Scale with the epicenter about 33km deep. The coast of the Indian Ocean and other areas suffered major damages. Several hundreds houses were damaged. The aftershocks continued, including the one with 6.7 on the