A major earthquake and subsequent tsunamis are prompting a large-scale disaster response in Sumatra, involving the National Search and Rescue Agency and media coverage.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Aug 15

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What happened

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CNN National Search and Rescue Agency Sumatra

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Aug 17Aftershocks and landslides impacted the island of Sumatra following a major earthquake.Sub-event
Aug 15Agency responds to major earthquake and tsunamis in Sumatra, with media reports.1 source
- nzcity.co.nz

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An earthquake occurred near Pematangsiantar in Sumatra, Indonesia, prompting a tsunami threat assessment. All 1 developments

The entities involved

CNN
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National Search and Rescue Agency
Government agency of Indonesia
- A search and rescue agency is operating in Central Sulawesi, which is a province of Indonesia.Mon 03:40
Sumatra
island in western Indonesia, westernmost of the Sunda Islands
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- The orangutan habitat is located in North Sumatra, which is part of the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.Mon 05:56

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Aug 15nzcity.co.nz