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  "id": 1156819,
  "title": "Northern Sumatra earthquake sends tremors across parts of Peninsular Malaysia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/northern-sumatra-earthquake-sends-tremors-across-parts-of-peninsular-1156819",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T00:29:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
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    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/16/northern-sumatra-earthquake-sends-tremors-across-parts-of-peninsular-malaysia/231505"
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  "summary": "A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck northern Sumatra, Indonesia on August 16, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). The epicenter was located at 2.9 degrees north and 98.8 degrees east, at a depth of 154 kilometers, 37 km southwest of Pematangsiantar. Although tremors were felt along parts of Peninsular Malaysia, there was no tsunami threat. In Penang, the Fire and Rescue Department received nine emergency calls, with reports of shaking in areas including Sungai Baru, Bayan Baru, George Town, Jelutong, Tanjung Bungah, Batu Ferringhi, and Air Itam, as well as Perai and Seberang Perai. Residents in Bagan reported the tremors lasting for about two to three minutes, with some noticing swaying lights and ceiling fans. Social media posts indicated that tremors could be felt in areas of Perak, including Kuala Kangsar, Alor Pongsu, Bagan Serai, Teluk Intan, Ulu Kinta, Meru, and Ipoh.",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Northern Sumatra earthquake sends tremors across parts of Peninsular Malaysia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/northern-sumatra-earthquake-sends-tremors-across-parts-of-peninsular",
        "published": "2026-08-16T00:29:56.000Z"
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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."
}