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Sumatra Shaken: 6.9 Quake Strikes Island
15 Aug
Summary
- A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck western Sumatra island.
- The tremor's epicenter was near Pematangsiantar, southeast of Medan.
- No tsunami warning was issued following the significant earthquake.
A substantial 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurred on Indonesia's western Sumatra island late Saturday. This marked the second seismic event to affect the nation within a single day.
The earthquake's epicenter was pinpointed near Pematangsiantar, situated approximately 126 kilometers southeast of Medan, the island's capital city. The quake registered at a depth of 183 kilometers.
Authorities confirmed that no tsunami warning was issued in response to this event. The region, accustomed to seismic activity, was alerted but spared from a potential tsunami.
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