A major quake in the Indian Ocean has hit the coast of the Indonesian tsunami-hit island of Sumatra, triggering an alert across the region.
The quake was given a magnitude of 8.2 by the US Geological Survey who have warned it could cause tidal waves.
The epicentre was located at about 200 km (125 miles) off the mainland.
The US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the quake could cause a "widely destructive tsunami" and it was felt as far away as Malaysia.
"Authorities in those regions should be aware of this possibility and take immediate action," the center said in a statement on its website.
It comes three months after a major earthquake and subsequent tsunami in the Indian Ocean on 26 December caused major damage and killed tens of thousands of people in the region.
Russ Evans, a seismologist from the British Geological Survey, told the BBC the Boxing Day earthquake had a magnitude of 9.5.
He says the latest quake was almost certainly an after-shock from the first one and that a tsunami was certainly possible, but on a smaller scale.
'I heard my neighbours screaming'
The quake struck between the Sumatran cities of Padang and Medan at around 2315 local time (1615 GMT) and lasted up to three minutes, said Ramlan of Indonesia's Meteorological and Geophysics Office.
Power blackouts and major panic ensued, local officials told AFP news agency.
The quake was felt across the region with people in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, some 500km away, evacuating high-rise buildings and running out into the streets.
"I was getting ready for bed, and suddenly, the room started shaking," said Kuala Lumpur resident Jessie Chong.
"I thought I was hallucinating at first, but then I heard my neighbours screaming and running out."
Thailand, which was also hit by the 26 December disaster, has issued an tsunami alert.
My heart is crying for our Indonesian brothers and sisters, they havent yet finished greiving and here again they r hit with another disaster...May Allah give them strength.......I know of a brother who lost 40 members of his family 3 months back...(...Bro Osman, insha Allah ur paretns and all ur family will be safe....May Allah protect them...Aamin.
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brother osman, i reccomend you get in contact with any friends or family you have there - that way if worst comes 2 worst you will get the chance that i never got - you will get a last chance 2 hear them. inshalla that wont happen but if it does...well you at least you'll get the chance.
Someone said to the Prophet, "Pray to God against the idolaters and curse them." The Prophet replied, "I have been sent to show mercy and have not been sent to curse." (Muslim)
The tsunami alert has been cancelled now. Chances are unlikely and people are returning to their homes. The undersea earthquake could potentially have triggered a tsunami but didn't alhamdulillah. My heart goes out to your family dearest Aamirsaab.
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thnk u
but the one that i didnt get a chance 2 say my good bye was not my family but my auntie - long time ago. but its better that i dont bring that up.
neways. inshalla all will be ok.
Someone said to the Prophet, "Pray to God against the idolaters and curse them." The Prophet replied, "I have been sent to show mercy and have not been sent to curse." (Muslim)
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