Tremors in Singapore as quake hits Indonesia
Seismograph readings
SINGAPORE: Residents living in the eastern part of Singapore in
Marine Parade said they felt tremors after a major 7.5—magnitude
earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia.
A caller to the MediaCorp hotline said he felt a dizzy sensation
in his 22nd—storey flat at around 10.45pm.
Mr Kuladeva said he noticed his chandelier swaying from left to
right.
Another caller, 22—year—old Mr Yeo, who also lives in Marine
Parade, said the tremor was milder than previous ones he has felt
but it lasted longer — up to a minute or so.
Both callers said it was not the first time they felt the
tremors after earthquakes struck Indonesia.
Seismologists said the latest quake hit 240 kilometres south of
Padang on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, prompting authorities to
issue a tsunami watch notice.
— CNA/ir
Source:
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