Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits near northern coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island -USGS

The epicenter of the quake was 40 kilometers (24.8 miles) south-southwest of Meulaboh, a coastal city in Aceh province at a depth of 49 kilometers (30.4 miles), the agency said.

There were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties and officials said there was no threat of a tsunami. (ILKHA)