{
  "id": 1038275,
  "title": "Tremors felt in Penang after 6.4-magnitude quake hits northern Sumatra",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/tremors-felt-in-penang-after-6-4-magnitude-quake-hits-northern-sumatra",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T12:48:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/15/tremors-felt-in-penang-after-6-4-magnitude-quake-hits-northern-sumatra"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck northern Sumatra, Indonesia, at 6:54pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). While tremors were reported along parts of Peninsular Malaysia's west coast, there was no immediate threat of a tsunami to Malaysia. The earthquake's epicenter was located on land, approximately 11km southeast of Simalungun, at a depth of 168km. Indonesia's meteorology agency, BMKG, reported the event, which occurred hours after a 7.7-magnitude quake hit Flores Island in eastern Indonesia, followed by two significant aftershocks measuring 5.6 and 5.9, resulting in at least 38 deaths. The Penang Fire and Rescue Department received multiple reports of tremors in the state between 7:23pm and 7:27pm. Teams were promptly deployed to monitor the situation in various locations, including the Barat Daya and Timur Laut districts, as well as Seberang Perai.",
  "summary": "Firefighters say reports came in from around the state between 7.23pm and 7.27pm.",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "[UPDATED] North Sumatra quake sends tremors across several parts of Penang",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/updated-north-sumatra-quake-sends-tremors-across-several-parts-of",
        "published": "2026-08-15T12:08:41.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Tremors felt in Penang after 6.4-magnitude quake hits northern Sumatra",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/tremors-felt-in-penang-after-6-4-magnitude-quake-hits-northern-sumatra-1041155",
        "published": "2026-08-15T12:48:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "6.9 Sumatra earthquake felt in Penang, no damage reported",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/6-9-sumatra-earthquake-felt-in-penang-no-damage-reported",
        "published": "2026-08-15T13:42:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}