6.3-magnitude earthquake rattles Indonesia’s Sumatra; no tsunami warning issued

A shallow 6.3-magnitude quake struck near Aceh province on Thursday, causing panic but posing no tsunami threat, authorities said.

Moneycontrol World Desk

November 27, 2025 / 12:05 IST

Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Strikes Off Indonesia's Sumatra Island

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Sumatra island on Thursday, shaking parts of Aceh province, the country’s geophysics agency said.

The quake hit at a depth of 10 kilometres, triggering brief panic among residents. However, authorities confirmed there is no tsunami threat, according to Reuters.

Indonesia lies along the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, a region prone to frequent seismic and volcanic activity.

Moneycontrol World Desk

first published: Nov 27, 2025 11:29 am

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