A serach and rescue operation is continuing in Indonesia after a major earthquale in Aceh province which has killed almost 100 people. (97)
The magnitude 6.4 quake struck offshore in the early hours of the morning. (wed)
Nearly 300 more people are said to be injured - more than 70 of them seriously.
The head of Indonesia's national disaster and relief command centre, Bambang Sulistyo says hundreds of personnel have been deployed.
Sulistyo: (Trans) "Now, we're trying to search for survivors trapped underneath the debris, pull them out, evacuate them as soon as possible and transfer them to safe place."
In 2004, more than 160thousand people were killed when a tsunami hit the region.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says no Australians are known so far to have been among the victims of the Aceh earthquake.
Bishop:"I have contacted our ambassador in Jakarta, and I urge all Australians to abide by the directions of local authorities. If anyone has concerns about family or friends in Aceh, they should seek to contact them. Otherwise, contact the Australian government's 24-hour consulate helpline on 1 300 555 135."
