The first tremor measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale was recorded at 12:19 a.m. local time, Syahnan from the Medan meteorology and geophysical office, stated here on Friday.
Other quakes occurring later include a 4.5 magnitude earthquake at 1 a.m. local time, another magnitude 3.4 quake at 1:16 a.m., a 2.4 magnitude earthquake at 2:24 a.m., and a magnitude 4.5 quake at 4:50 a.m.
Of the eight tectonic tremors, four were felt by the residents of Medan, the capital of North Sumatra. (*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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