Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Aceh

The ⁠agency said ‌the quake's epicentre was ‌at a depth of ⁠13 kilometres

3 Mar, 05:32 — 3 Mar, 08:00

High (51/100)

3 sourcesModerate spread2 regions

Why this matters

Indonesia is highly susceptible to earthquakes and tsunamis due to its location on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a major tectonic collision zone. This geological instability makes seismic events a constant threat to its densely populated coastal areas. Understanding these frequent occurrences is crucial for disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts in the region.

Key entities

IndonesiaAffected country Sumatra islandAffected region AcehAffected province US Geological SurveyReporting agency Pacific "Ring of Fire"Major tectonic collision zone

Coverage Timeline

First report: Times of India · 3 Mar, 05:32|Full coverage: All 3 sources within 2h|Window: 2h

Times of India3 Mar, 05:32First to report

Strong earthquake strikes Indonesia's Sumatra island

hindu3 Mar, 06:07