6.6 and 6.3 magnitude earthquakes strike western Indonesia, no tsunami alert issued

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6.6 and 6.3 magnitude earthquakes strike western Indonesia, no tsunami alert issued

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6.6 and 6.3 magnitude earthquakes strike western Indonesia, no tsunami alert issued

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A powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake hit western Indonesia early Thursday.
The tremors were felt across Sumatra, but no tsunami alert was issued.
Reports indicate no immediate damage or casualties from the earthquakes.
Prior to the earthquakes, at least 32 people had died in flooding and landslides in the region.

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck off western Indonesia's Sumatra Island at 4:56 am on Thursday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Its depth was reported at 25.4 kilometers, located 45 kilometers west-northwest of Sinabang town. Remarkably, there were no reports of damage or casualties following the event, according to aa and Channel News Asia.

Authorities noted a measuring discrepancy, with Indonesia's Meteorology Agency recording the quake at 6.3 magnitude and 10 kilometers deep. The agency confirmed that there was no tsunami threat following these earthquakes, adding to the region's vulnerability as it lies on the seismically active Pacific “Ring of Fire,” which encompasses Indonesia, according to India Times and aa.

Compounding the situation, at least 32 fatalities have occurred due to landslides and floods caused by heavy rainfall affecting the region before the earthquakes. While the seismic events fortunately did not lead to additional reported damage, the situation remains critical, according to aa and Channel News Asia.