Earthquake strikes North Sumatra, Indonesia

According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the quake had a focal depth of 86 kilometres.

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 10:39

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck off the west coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia, on March 18. (Photo: malaymail.com)

Jakarta (VNA) – A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck North Sumatra, Indonesia, on the morning of March 18.

According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the quake had a focal depth of 86 kilometres.

Meanwhile, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 5.5-magnitude earthquake in the region, occurring approximately 50 kilometres northeast of Sibolga, North Sumatra.

The tremor was recorded at 22:23 GMT on March 17 with a depth of 52 kilometres. Initial data placed the epicentre at 1.96 degrees north latitude and 99.18 degrees east longitude.

There have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage./.

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