Map showing North Sumatra region affected by earthquake

5.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits North Sumatra, Indonesia

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A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 struck North Sumatra, Indonesia, early on October 4. The seismic event was detected by MetMalaysia at 7:37 a.m. local time. This report highlights ongoing seismic activity in the region.

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