A 6.3-magnitude earthquake shook the waters off Indonesia’s Aceh province on Thursday morning, according to the country’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG). The seismic event occurred at 11:56 am local time, with its epicenter located 62 kilometers northwest of Sinabang town on the east coast of Simeulue Island. The quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometers. BMKG confirmed that the earthquake posed no risk of triggering a tsunami. A shakemap released by the agency indicated light to moderate tremors in parts of Simeulue Island and surrounding areas. As of now, there have been no reports of casualties or significant damage. Indonesia, situated on the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire,’ is highly susceptible to seismic activity due to the convergence of multiple tectonic plates.
6.3-magnitude earthquake jolts waters off Indonesia’s Aceh, no tsunami warning issued
