Jakarta, Oct 14 (Kyodo) Marking World Disaster Reduction Day, a simulation that began at 8 AM today of a magnitude 9.2 earthquake off the northwestern coast of Indonesia's Sumatra Island is to test the readiness of warning and rescue agencies across the Indian Ocean.
Following the "quake," the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami bulletin for all areas of the ocean.
"Sea level readings indicate a tsunami was generated.
It may already have been destructive along some coasts," the warning center says.
"Based on these data, the threat continues for all coastal areas of the Indian Ocean. Danger to boats and coastal structures can continue for several hours due to rapid currents."
Adding to the scenario, another bulletin is issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency in Tokyo.
The quake and the warning essentially replicate the massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Indonesia's Aceh Province on Dec 26, 2004.
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