Earthquake measuring 6.4 strikes off the coast of Indonesia: USGS

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra, according to the US Geological Survey.

The quake struck at a depth of 17.2 kilometres off the coast of Banda Aceh in the island's north.

No tsunami warning has been issued at this time.

Geoscience Australia also recorded a quake measuring 6.6 magnitude.

The earthquake measured off the coast of Indonesia. Source: Geoscience Australia
The earthquake measured off the coast of Indonesia. Source: Geoscience Australia

Initial USGS reports suggested the quake measured at 6.8 magnitude.

It came shortly after a 5.8 magnitude quake occurred Trinidad in the Caribbean.