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Oct 4, 2026 at 12:09 AM ET

5.8-magnitude earthquake strikes North Sumatra

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A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck North Sumatra, according to Malaysia’s meteorological department, MetMalaysia. The agency said there was no tsunami threat to Malaysia.
WHO: MetMalaysia
WHAT: A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck North Sumatra.
WHEN: Reported Oct 3, 2026 at 11:45 PM ET
WHERE: North Sumatra, Indonesia
WHY: Cause not yet established.

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