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6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Sumatra, No Tsunami Risk

3/3/2026

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A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, on March 3, 2026, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Rahmat Triyono, head of Indonesia’s Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi, dan Geofisika (BMKG), reported that people on Simeulue Island and parts of Aceh felt strong shaking.
BMKG confirmed there was no tsunami risk.
Indonesia lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for intense seismic activity.

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A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, on March 3, 2026, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Rahmat Triyono, head of Indonesia’s Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi, dan Geofisika (BMKG), reported that people on Simeulue Island and parts of Aceh felt strong shaking.
BMKG confirmed there was no tsunami risk.
Indonesia lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for intense seismic activity.