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6.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off western Indonesia

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off western Indonesia’s Sumatra early Thursday, the USGS reported, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The shallow quake’s epicenter was near Sinabang on Simeulue Island.

Anadolu Agency LIFE
Published November 27,2025
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A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck off western Indonesia's Sumatra Island on Thursday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

The quake struck at 4.56 am, with a depth of 25.4 kilometers (15.7 miles), 45 km (27.9 miles) west-northwest of Sinabang town on the east coast of Simeulue Island.

There were no reports of damage or casualties when this report was published.