Strong earthquake strikes off the coast of South Sumatra in Indonesia

Jakarta: A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia late Tuesday evening (August 23), according to the US Geological Survey, prompting people to flee their homes but without immediate casualties or damage.

The shallow earthquake occurred in waters off the southwest coast of Sumatra island at around 9.30 pm near the provinces of Bengkulu, South Sumatra and Lampung.

Local media and eyewitnesses contacted by AFP reported that it had pushed people in South Sumatra and Bengkulu to flee their homes.

However, no casualties or damage were immediately reported by the authorities, and the USGS estimated that there would be little chance of damage on the ground on the island of Sumatra. There was no danger of a tsunami.

But the Indonesian Meteorological and Geophysical Agency (BKMG) advised residents to “beware of possible aftershocks”.

It classified it as a 6.5-magnitude earthquake and said its epicenter was in the sea, 64 km from shore.

Indonesia is located on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, which has caused it to experience frequent earthquakes.

The last major earthquake to hit the country was in March when a 6.7-magnitude quake struck off the western coast of Sumatra island. Residents of the islands of Nias and Hbala in North Sumatra reported that they were awakened by the tremors.

A series of strong aftershocks followed.

And the previous month, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck the northern region of Sumatra, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens.

The February earthquake, with a depth of 12 kilometers, damaged homes and buildings, including mosques, schools and banks, and prompted the authorities to evacuate more than 6,000 people.

In 2004, a magnitude 9.1 earthquake hit the coast of Sumatra and triggered a tsunami that killed 220,000 people across the region, including about 170,000 people in Indonesia.

What Are The Main Benefits Of Comparing Car Insurance Quotes Online

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 24, 2020, / Compare-autoinsurance.Org has launched a new blog post that presents the main benefits of comparing multiple car insurance quotes. For more info and free online quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/the-advantages-of-comparing-prices-with-car-insurance-quotes-online/ The modern society has numerous technological advantages. One important advantage is the speed at which information is sent and received. With the help of the internet, the shopping habits of many persons have drastically changed. The car insurance industry hasn't remained untouched by these changes. On the internet, drivers can compare insurance prices and find out which sellers have the best offers. View photos The advantages of comparing online car insurance quotes are the following: Online quotes can be obtained from anywhere and at any time. Unlike physical insurance agencies, websites don't have a specific schedule and they are available at any time. Drivers that have busy working schedules, can compare quotes from anywhere and at any time, even at midnight. Multiple choices. Almost all insurance providers, no matter if they are well-known brands or just local insurers, have an online presence. Online quotes will allow policyholders the chance to discover multiple insurance companies and check their prices. Drivers are no longer required to get quotes from just a few known insurance companies. Also, local and regional insurers can provide lower insurance rates for the same services. Accurate insurance estimates. Online quotes can only be accurate if the customers provide accurate and real info about their car models and driving history. Lying about past driving incidents can make the price estimates to be lower, but when dealing with an insurance company lying to them is useless. Usually, insurance companies will do research about a potential customer before granting him coverage. Online quotes can be sorted easily. Although drivers are recommended to not choose a policy just based on its price, drivers can easily sort quotes by insurance price. Using brokerage websites will allow drivers to get quotes from multiple insurers, thus making the comparison faster and easier. For additional info, money-saving tips, and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ Compare-autoinsurance.Org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc. "Online quotes can easily help drivers obtain better car insurance deals. All they have to do is to complete an online form with accurate and real info, then compare prices", said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company. CONTACT: Company Name: Internet Marketing CompanyPerson for contact Name: Gurgu CPhone Number: (818) 359-3898Email: [email protected]: https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ SOURCE: Compare-autoinsurance.Org View source version on accesswire.Com:https://www.Accesswire.Com/595055/What-Are-The-Main-Benefits-Of-Comparing-Car-Insurance-Quotes-Online View photos