A powerful earthquake hit off western Indonesia late yesterday, briefly triggering a tsunami warning that sent thousands of panicked residents fleeing to high ground. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

A day after an earthquake struck near American Samoa another trembler sent residents scrambling for shelter in this town that is used as a jumping off point for surfers going to the Mentawais. It sounds really bad in Padang...please leave comments if you have any information!