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Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Jolts Simalungun, North Sumatra; Tremors Felt in Medan
A magnitude 6.4 tectonic earthquake struck Simalungun, North Sumatra on August 15, 2026. With its epicenter inland at a depth of 163 kilometers, the BMKG confirmed no tsunami risk. Tremors were felt across a wide area, including Simalungun, Pematangsiantar, and Medan.
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