North Sumatra, MINA – A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra, on Saturday afternoon at approximately 5:57 PM local time, with tremors felt across several regions in North Sumatra and extending to Aceh Province.
According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake occurred at 5:54:52 PM local time. The epicenter was located on land, approximately 20 kilometers southeast of Simalungun, at coordinates 2.97° North Latitude and 98.95° East Longitude.
The earthquake had a depth of 163 kilometers. Due to its land-based epicenter and considerable depth, the tremors were felt across a relatively wide area.
Several regions in Aceh also experienced the tremors. Based on intensity data compiled from BMKG, the shaking reached level IV MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity) in Sibolga and South Aceh, and level III to IV MMI in Nagan Raya. Tremors were also felt in Simeulue, Banda Aceh, West Aceh, Padangsidimpuan, and Medan.
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BMKG stated that the earthquake did not have the potential to trigger a tsunami. Nevertheless, the public has been advised to remain cautious of possible aftershocks.
The Simalungun earthquake occurred on the same day as several other strong earthquakes in Indonesia, including a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara on Saturday morning.[]
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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