Indonesia's North Sumatra hit by 6.4-magnitude quake
- By Reuters -
- Aug 15, 2026
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ResizeA magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Indonesia’s North Sumatra province on Saturday, but there was no tsunami threat and no immediate reports of aftershocks or damage, the country’s meteorology agency BMKG said.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 168 kilometres (104.39 miles), with its epicentre located on land about 11 km southeast of Simalungun, according to the agency’s statement.
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BMKG said the quake was felt by residents in Tebing Tinggi, Kabanjahe and Limapuluh areas.
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