The Associated Press: Quake Triggers Tsunami in Indonesia

The Associated Press: Quake Triggers Tsunami in Indonesia: "JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A massive earthquake struck Indonesia on Wednesday, killing one person, injuring dozens and triggering a tsunami that hit one city on the island of Sumatra, authorities said. Tsunami warnings were issued for much of the Indian Ocean region. A wave of up to 9 feet was reported to have struck the city of Padang about 20 minutes after the quake, said Suhardjono, an official with Indonesia's meteorological agency, who goes by only one name. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center also reported that a small tsunami hit Padang. At least one person was killed and dozens injured in Bengkulu, the town closest to the epicenter, local government official Salamun Harius told El Shinta radio. Residents in Bengkulu, where at least one building was demolished, said the quake triggered panic and that people ran inland. 'Everyone is running out of their houses in every direction,' said Wati Said, who spoke by cell phone standing outside her house. 'We think our neighborhood is high enough. God willing, if the water comes, it will not touch us here.' 'Communication is cut, we can't call out,' she added. 'I don't know how you contacted us. Everyone is afraid.'"