Indonesia hit by 7.3 magnitude earthquake, tsunami warning issued and lifted.
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, briefly triggered a tsunami warning, causing residents to flee to higher ground. The earthquake was felt in several provinces, and some places ordered evacuations. Minor tsunamis were detected in the Tanah Bala coastal area. Indonesia is frequently hit by natural disasters, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis.