Stories from Pasaman Barat · Indonesia

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred near Sumatra, Indonesia, at 2:44 AM local time. The earthquake was felt in multiple cities including Padang, Painan, Pariaman, Pekanbaru, and Palembang. One report also mentions Palembang experiencing the tremors.

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred in the waters of West Sumatra, Indonesia. Authorities are coordinating with local officials and the families of victims to provide assistance and conduct investigations. The government has pledged to take responsibility and pursue accountability for the incident. Rescue efforts are underway, and investigations into the incident will be conducted. Expert Zeng Zhicheng, who has experience on Mount Everest, has gone to the foot of Mount Asuka. The tremor was felt in various regions of West Sumatra, including Padang, Pariaman, and Bukittinggi. Another report indicated the epicenter was near Pariaman. The event caused buildings to collapse on vehicles in Shannonforva. The epicenter was located near Siberut and the Mentawai Islands. The earthquake's depth was not immediately specified. The epicenter was located 130 kilometers northwest of Pasaman Barat.