## Earthquake Details
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck northern Sumatra with its epicenter located 10 km beneath the surface. The quake was centered approximately 515 km south-southeast of Campbell Bay in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and 606 km west of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
> "The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km, placing it relatively close to the surface."
## Impact and Location
The earthquake's position near the northern tip of Sumatra raised concerns due to the region's seismic activity. Its proximity to populated areas and strategic locations like Campbell Bay and Kuala Lumpur highlights the importance of monitoring such events for potential aftershocks or tsunami risks.
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This significant 6.4 magnitude quake was shallow, increasing its potential for noticeable shaking across a wide area near northern Sumatra and neighboring regions.
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The Indian Express — 2025-11-27