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Indonesia Struck by 6.4 Magnitude Quake
15 Aug
Summary
- A magnitude 6.4 earthquake occurred in Indonesia's North Sumatra province.
- The earthquake's epicentre was inland, 11 km southeast of Simalungun.
- Residents in Tebing Tinggi, Kabanjahe, and Limapuluh felt the tremors.
On Saturday, August 15, 2026, Indonesia's North Sumatra province experienced a significant seismic event. A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck at a depth of 168 kilometers, with its epicenter situated inland approximately 11 kilometers southeast of Simalungun.
The Indonesian meteorology agency, BMKG, reported that the earthquake did not trigger a tsunami threat and noted no immediate reports of aftershocks or damage. Residents in the Tebing Tinggi, Kabanjahe, and Limapuluh areas felt the tremors from this significant event.