Aceh Earthquake Shakes Medan, Causes Panic; BMKG Assures No Tsunami Risk

A Magnitude 5.6 earthquake originating in Gayo Lues Regency, Aceh, Indonesia, was felt strongly in Medan and Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra, causing temporary panic among residents. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) confirmed no tsunami risk and urged public calm.