The earthquake struck at 05:03 a.m while many people were still sleeping or preparing for morning prayer . Hundreds of people panicked and ran through the streets as the earthquake struck , with eyewitnesses stating that most people were crying and screaming as their memories of the massive earthquake in 2004 were triggered . Many stated that the shaking was similar to the 2004 quake . Hundreds of people evacuated to higher ground , fearing that a tsunami would occur
massive earthquake in 2004
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
2016 Aceh earthquake