Shaken quake meets Sumatra: 6.3 on the judge's scale!

Shaken quake meets Sumatra: 6.3 on the judge's scale!

Bengkulu, Indonesien - A heavy earthquake today shaked the province of Bengkulu on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. According to the state agency for meteorology, climatology and geophysics (BMKG), the strength of the earthquake was estimated to be 6.3, while the German Geo -Research Institute (GFZ) specifies the magnitude 5.8. The earthquakes occurred at a depth of only 10 kilometers and occurred around 3 a.m.

The epicenter of the quake was about 40 kilometers southwest of the provincial capital Bengkulu, in a region with around 400,000 inhabitants. The first reports indicate that several buildings have been badly damaged, but so far there is no official information about injuries or fatalities. The authorities now warn of possible aftershocks.

no tsunami warning output

As a result of the earthquake, no tsunami warning was issued, which could reduce the concern of the population. This development is strongly reminiscent of the devastating earthquake of December 26, 2004, which triggered a tidal wave in the same region and demanded an estimated 230,000 human lives. Indonesia lies in the Pacific Fire Ring, a geologically active zone that is often affected by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, which makes this region particularly susceptible to such natural events.

In recent years, there have been several earthquakes in Indonesia, which often went without any significant damage, as the data of the seismological records prove. The current shock falls into a time when the population is particularly vigilant in view of the latest earthquakes.

The exact amount of damage and the complete impact of today's quake are expected in the coming hours, while experts and authorities continue to observe and analyze the situation. The Indonesian government has already initiated measures to monitor the situation and to support the citizens concerned.

More details can be the report of Oe24 and the additions of Zeit . An overview of earlier earthquake events in Indonesia can be found on laenderdaten.info .