Indonesia's North Sumatra hit by 6.4–magnitude quake, no tsunami threat
BMKG said the quake was felt by residents in Tebing Tinggi, Kabanjahe and Limapuluh areas.
Rescuers inspect a heavily-damaged building at L. Say port following an earthquake, in Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, August 15, 2026. Photo: Indonesian Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas)/Handout via REUTERS
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.
At least 38 people died after an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 and dozens of aftershocks struck off eastern Indonesia on Saturday, officials said.
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