Strong earthquake hits off Indonesia coast

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A magnitude 6.8 earthquake shook the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra, Report says, citing the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center.

The epicenter was reported 423 kilometers west of Palembang, South Sumatra, at a depth of 40 kilometers.

The casualties or damage were unknown. No tsunami alert was issued.

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