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  1. An earthquake occurred near Pematangsiantar in Sumatra, Indonesia, prompting a tsunami threat assessment.
  2. A major earthquake and subsequent tsunamis are prompting a large-scale disaster response in Sumatra, involving the National Search and Rescue Agency and media coverage.

Aftershocks and landslides impacted the island of Sumatra following a major earthquake.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Aug 17
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Aftershocks and landslides impacted the island of Sumatra following a major earthquake.

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  1. An earthquake struck off Sumatra island on August 18, 2026.Sub-event
  2. Aftershocks and landslides impacted the island of Sumatra.1 source

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