earthquake
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.9 hit North Sumatra, Indonesia, at 10:54 UTC (17:54 LT) on August 15, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 172.5 km (107.2 miles).
Peak volume
100+
First seen
2026-08-16
Last seen
2026-08-16
Days trending
1 / 1
Countries
21
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