Indonesia’s North Sumatra Hit By 6.4-Magnitude Earthquake, No Tsunami Threat

Reuters

Aftermath of Indonesia earthquake.

A magnitude 6.4 ‌earthquake struck Indonesia's North Sumatra province on Saturday, but there was no tsunami threat and no immediate reports of ⁠aftershocks and damages, the country's meteorology agency BMKG said.

The quake 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.

BMKG said the quake was felt by residents in Tebing Tinggi, Kabanjahe and Limapuluh ⁠areas.

At least 38 people died after an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 and dozens ⁠of aftershocks struck off eastern Indonesia on Saturday, officials ⁠said.

Source: Reuters



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