Strong earthquake rocks Sumatra

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 hit undersea near Indonesia’s Sumatra Island.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

The undersea earthquake rocked Indonesia’s Sumatra town and western Java island.

Officials said it had a preliminary 5.6 magnitude and was centred eight miles undersea in the Sunda straits, about 90 miles west of Jakarta.

A resident in one of the nearby towns said there was no sign of significant damage, though many residents were frightened by the jolt.