ABOUT US Vacationers love it here! After one visit to Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands, you'll soon put our region at the top of your Repeat Destinations list. Many of those visitors come first and foremost for our gorgeous scenery. You'll find dramatic mountains, including the tallest in Pennsylvania.
Earthquake in Southern Sumatra, Indonesia. A powerful earthquake struck off Southern Sumatra in Indonesia at 10:16:09 UTC (17:16:09 local time) on September 30, 2009, destroying hundreds of buildings, killing at least 529 people and seriously injuring 400 more.
The quake hit in the sea off Sumatra, which is a large Indonesian island west of Java and is known for its tropical terrain, wildlife and volcanoes. It hit 45 miles West of Padang, the capital of Indonesia's West Sumatra province. Shaking from the quake was felt as far away as Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, which is 320 miles away from the epicentre.