A tsunami watch has been issued for coasts within 62 miles of the earthquake’s epicenter, which was located 149 miles south of Padang, at a depth of 20.5 miles.
The quake is being reported as being felt in the West Sumatra and Bengkulu provinces. As of now, there has been no injuries or major damage reported.
Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, thus it is known for experiencing major earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes.
