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A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck off northern Sumatra on Wednesday morning, with tremors felt across Phuket and the region located about 381 kilometers away.

22 Jul The Phuket Express

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Phuket – Residents in parts of Phuket reported feeling tremors late Wednesday morning after a moderate earthquake struck off the northern coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The quake, recorded at 11:18 AM local time, registered a magnitude of 5.1 at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located about 381 kilometers southwest of Satun […] Earthquake Felt in Phuket After Tremor Strikes Northern Sumatra -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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