India, Aug. 15 -- Indonesia Earthquake Today Latest News: Indonesia was hit by two powerful earthquakes on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with a 6.9-magnitude tremor striking Northern Sumatra after a deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit the Flores region earlier in the day. The earlier earthquake killed at least 47 people, damaged hundreds of buildings and triggered a tsunami warning that was later lifted.

Where Was The Epicentre Of The 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake?

The 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Northern Sumatra, with its epicentre reported near Pematangsiantar, around 126 kilometres southeast of Medan. Reports put the earthquake at a deep depth of roughly 158-183 kilometres.

Unlike the earlier Flores earthquake, there were no immediate r...