Massive quake off Indonesia

An 8.2 magnitude earthquake has struck in the sea off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, the US Geological Survey said.

The quake struck 125 miles west north west off Sibolga, Sumatra or 880 miles north west of the Indonesian capital of Jakarta at 5.09pm Irish time.

Warnings have been issued of possible tsunami.

More on this as we get it.