World · East Asia & Pacific · 2 hrs ago
Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Near Meulaboh Has No Tsunami Potential
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near Meulaboh in Indonesia’s Aceh province late Tuesday night.
The earthquake was recorded at 11:29 p.m.
local time, and some residents in Meulaboh were startled.
Indonesia’s BMKG said it had no tsunami potential.
The quake’s centre was about 59 kilometres southwest of Meulaboh, at a depth of 74 kilometres.
The depth and location help explain where the shaking began, but the reports give no details of damage or injuries.
Residents were advised to stay calm and follow updates from official authorities.
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near Meulaboh in Aceh Barat, Aceh, at 23:29 local time on October 20, 2026.
Indonesia’s BMKG said the earthquake had no tsunami potential.
The quake was at a depth of 74 kilometres, about 59 kilometres southwest of Meulaboh.
ANTARA reported that many residents in Meulaboh were startled.
Liputan6.com described the date as Thursday, while ANTARA and detikNews identified it as Tuesday.
- Who
- The Indonesia Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported the earthquake.
- What
- A magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred. BMKG said it had no tsunami potential.
- When
- October 20, 2026, at 23:29 local time.
- Where
- About 59 kilometres southwest of Meulaboh, Aceh Barat, Aceh.
- Why
- Not stated
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- Magnitude
- 5.4
- Time
- 23:29 local time, October 20, 2026
- Depth
- 74 kilometres
- Location
- 3.79°N, 95.72°E
- Distance from Meulaboh
- About 59 kilometres southwest
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What people are saying
No tsunami potential