A powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked Indonesia on Tuesday, sending terrified residents running out of their buildings.
There have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), it struck southwest of Indonesia's province of Aceh on the island of Sumatra, at a depth of 20.3 km.
On Twitter, the Indonesian meteorology and geophysics agency added that it did not have the potential to trigger a tsunami.
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His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has affirmed the strategic importance of Dubai’s aviation sector in strengthening global connectivity and supporting the international economy.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reviewed the implications of regional developments on international peace and security with President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio during his working visit to the UAE on Tuesday.
The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism is urging consumers to stop using certain glass drinking cups sold under the Flying Tiger brand.
