The Aceh Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysics Agency (MBKG) recorded that the epicenter of the quake was located some 63 kilometers northwest of Meulaboh (West Aceh district) at a depth of 20 kilometers.
Some of Banda Aceh residents were panicked and rushed out of their houses or office buildings as they felt the strong tremors.
However there was no immediate report on property damage and fatality as a result of the earthquake.
(Uu.A014/HAJM)
Editor: Priyambodo RH
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