Press Release: Earthquake in Indonesia: European Commission releases €3 million to address immediate humanitarian needs

After the 7.6-magnitude earthquake that struck close to the city of Padang, the capital of West Sumatra province in Indonesia, another powerful earthquake hit Sumatra early this morning. The death toll, which is expected to rise significantly in the coming hours, has already reached 529. The European Commission is providing €3 million to meet initial humanitarian needs.