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An earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia Wednesday, damaging houses, bringing down bridges, sparking fires, and killing at least 531 people. A second powerful earthquake hit today as rescue efforts continued.

After the second earthquake struck, residents of Padang, West Sumatra, in Indonesia walked through different areas to inspect the damage.
An earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia Wednesday, damaging houses, bringing down bridges, sparking fires, and killing at least 531 people. A second powerful earthquake hit today as rescue efforts continued. After the second earthquake struck, residents of Padang, West Sumatra, in Indonesia walked through different areas to inspect the damage.
Dita Alangkara/Associated Press
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