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Magnitude 5.7 quake strikes northern Sumatra
Published on: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Published on: Wed, Jul 22, 2026
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Magnitude 5.7 quake strikes northern Sumatra
A Google Maps image shows the estimated epicentre of an earthquake in Sumatra, Indonesia.
Kuala Lumpur: A moderate magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck northern Sumatra, Indonesia, at 12.18pm on Wednesday.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km, with its epicentre located at latitude 4.2° North and longitude 97.6° East, about 55km southwest of Langsa.

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The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said tremors were felt along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and urged those who experienced the shaking to complete its online earthquake questionnaire.
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