6.1 magnitude quake strikes Indonesia's Aceh: USGS

A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the northwestern Indonesian province of Aceh today, the US Geological Survey said.

A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the northwestern Indonesian province of Aceh on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said.

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The quake struck inland at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.2 miles), 55 kilometres south of Bireun and 72 kilometres southeast of Reuleuet, said the USGS.