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It&rsquo;s been a while since we heard the news of an Earthquake and at 10:59 pm on 3 April 2023, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit North Sumatra, Indonesia according to the Malaysia Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
The earthquake was measured at a depth of 86 kilometres (km) and occurred 84km southwest of Padang Sidempuan Indonesia. Thankfully, no tsunami warnings had been triggered from the quake but warnings were issued to the citizens located close to the epicentre to brace themselves for any aftershocks.
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As for the Malaysian coastline, there are no tsunami threats said MetMalaysia director-general, Muhammad Helmi Abdullah. The tremor of the quake can be felt in Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Putrajaya, Selangor and Wilayah Persekutuan. The Fire and Rescue Department (JPBM) in Kuala Lumpur had also confirmed that they have received a call from a resident from the Pudu Impian 1 Apartment in Jalan Cheras regarding the tremor and a team were sent to the location to further monitor the situation.
Earthquakes Are Common In The Region
For those who don&rsquo;t know, seismic and volcanic activities are pretty common in Indonesia due to the country being close to the &ldquo;Ring of Fire&rdquo;.
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The Ring of Fire is a geologically active area in the Pacific Ocean where many volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur. The Ring of Fire is also known as the circum-Pacific belt and is formed by the boundaries of several tectonic plates, including the Pacific Plate, North American Plate, Eurasian Plate, Philippine Plate, and Australian Plate.
The Ring of Fire is a region in the Pacific Ocean that stretches over 40,000 km along the coasts of several countries, including Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, New Zealand, Chile, and the United States. It is home to more than 75% of the world's active and dormant volcanoes and experiences more than 90% of the world's earthquakes. The region is also associated with natural disasters like tsunamis, landslides, and volcanic eruptions that can cause significant damage to local communities and the environment.
Another Earthquake Closer To Home
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While the media is buzzing about the earthquake in Indonesia, a 5.5 magnitude earthquake occurred in the South China Sea near Kota Kinabalu, Sabah around 3:32 am on April 3.
It happened around 53km northwest of Kota Kinabalu and at a depth of 601km.No tsunami warnings were issued and there had been no damage reported as there were only minor shakes felt in the state.
Hope that all affected by the earthquake is safe from harm&rsquo;s way.
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, Malay Mail, Volcano Discovery &amp; various cross-references for context.
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Thankfully, there are no reports of tsunami’s happening in the region. 

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6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Up North Sumatra With Tremors Felt In Malaysia

6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Up North Sumatra With Tremors Felt In Malaysia

Thankfully, there are no reports of tsunami’s happening in the region.

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