Ririe Ranggasari Petir Garda Bhwana Jakarta - A 5.9 magnitude tectonic earthquake shook several areas in Aceh Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said the epicenter of the earthquake was located in the sea at a distance of 95 kilometers northwest of Sinabang Based on the location of the epicenter and hypocenter the Aceh earthquake was classified as a shallow earthquake caused by plate subduction activity "The modeling results show that this earthquake does not have the potential to generate a tsunami," said Daryono head of BMKG's Earthquake and Tsunami Center in a statement released after the earthquake BMKG is urging the public to remain calm and disregard unverified information "Avoid buildings that are cracked or damaged due to the earthquake," Daryono said When met after and event commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Disaster Preparedness Cadets or Tagana in North Aceh on May 28 Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini said there had been no reports of damage from the earthquake Reminiscent of the traumatizing 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami The earthquake that struck northwest of Sinabang was reminiscent of the trauma of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami nearly 20 years ago According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) the magnitude 9.1 earthquake was one of the strongest recorded this century causing tsunamis that struck a number of coastal Southeast Asian countries the tsunami wave spread from the epicenter to the coast of Aceh in just 6 minutes The disaster claimed the lives of 226,308 people in the affected countries Indonesia is the country with the highest number of victims: 173,741 people died and 394,539 were displaced.  ANANDA RIDHO SULISTYA  | ZACHARIAS WURAGIL | HENDRIK KHOIRUL MUHID | SULTAN ABDURRAHMAN Editor’s Choice: Indonesia Mulls Attending Global Peace Summit in Switzerland Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News Jobs That AI Will Replace: Is Your Current Job at Risk? 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Here Are the Top 12 Destinations Six Dead, Dozens Injured in India's Goa Religious Festival Stampede Hanoi – A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Aceh province early on April 8 (local time) The tremors occurred at 2:48am (Jakarta time) with the epicentre located 62km southeast of Sinabang city in Simeulue regency There have been no reports of casualties or damage caused by the earthquake The agency initially reported the magnitude of the quake at 6.2 before revising it down is prone to earthquakes due to its location on the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire The country also has 127 active volcanoes and frequent tectonic activity ★ Poor ★ ★ Promising ★★★ Good ★★★★ Very good ★★★★★ Exceptional Vietnam Investment Review under the Ministry of Finance Advertisement  | Contact us Noosa man Bodhi Mani Risby-Jones tells news conference he is ‘relieved’ after being released An Australian man arrested for an alleged drunken rampage in Indonesia has been freed from jail Bodhi Mani Risby-Jones, 23, was detained in April after he was accused of assaulting people during a naked rampage near a surf resort on the island of Simeulue He allegedly chased and struck people in the streets of the island including a fisherman who was knocked from his motorbike and required dozens of stitches in his leg The Queensland surfer had faced up to five years in jail but reached a reported settlement of 250 million rupiah ($A25,000) with the fisherman on 26 May “I’m very very relieved and happy,” Risby-Jones told a news conference on Tuesday following his release “I made a fool of myself and it was shown publicly worldwide.” Free daily newsletterOur Australian morning briefing breaks down the key stories of the day telling you what’s happening and why it matters The Noosa man is expected to return to Australia in coming days If you are willing to put in the effort and time Simeulue can offer a unique way to disconnect with the weathered grind of established surf destinations that litter the archipelago I’m watching Sinabang harbor spin as the boat I am living on aligns with the shifting wind These are usually accompanied by torrential downpours  Four huge earthquakes have rocked this island in the last eight years situated 120 km from the West Coast of Sumatra Simeulue could be considered the last of the main islands in the archipelago to gain attention in the surfing world it has a number of good reef and beach breaks and is open to consistent swell from the Indian Ocean The door of discovery is still wide open for those with time and the intent If the numerous teams of visiting pros and photographers are anything to measure by it seems Simeulue is no longer just a gateway to the Banyak and Hinako Islands There are over 80,000 inhabitants on Simeulue Barely a word of English is spoken and very little Western culture permeates this regency of Aceh I have been careful to show respect and always wear tees and not disrupt any of the periods throughout the day reserved for prayer The harbor we have anchored at acts as an amphitheater of sound before sunrise every morning The Muslim practice of chanting in the mosques begins each day I don’t know how many mosques there are in Simeulue Anyone that has woken up early in Padang after a stint in the Mentawai Islands would have experienced this sometimes at 3 PM and again at around 6 PM at these times all business ceases for the hour-long prayer Islam is incredibly ingrained with everyday life here There is no alcohol available on the island an Indonesian friend of mine did nine months of hard jail time for supplying one carton of beer to the Red Cross There are shelves upon shelves full of “skin whitening” creams in the Indomarket It seems white people want to be dark and dark people want to be white everyone has their own favorite Premiere League team and there are numerous soccer fields nestled amongst the lush rainforest but I have been successfully running the gauntlet with the plentiful street vendors with tasty traditional cuisine always available I’ve learned that access to fresh water is sometimes a problem with reports that wells have been drying up I have been stunned by the impact of the 8.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Simeulue in March On some parts of the coastline you can see sharp dead reef that has been lifted as much as six feet and suspended palms that are clinging to life as their exposed root systems dangle from their raised podiums Primary life has returned to this bleached landscape yet I remain in awe of the power the Earth Visible and distinct fractures in some buildings leave me feeling preoccupied with the notorious “ring of fire” when I am inside them too long I’ve have been surfing this left and right peak near the most popular surf camp breaking through both tides and usually over head high My favorite wave is a fun right hander near the airport hollow lefts and rights on the offshore island of Palau Tapah hollow beach breaks that scatter the coast when the swell drops There is just the one road that extends the length of the island; so working out where the waves are isn’t difficult During the normal peak swell period for Indonesia I am certain you can consistently score uncrowded waves Simeulue doesn’t have the A-list celebrity wave but I believe this perhaps works in favor of the traveling surfer who doesn’t want to deal with the trials associated with popular waves Accommodation varies from basic huts to dedicated surf camps (with beer) but expect more options in the coming years fishing boats are available to take you around to the various breaks and the neighboring island of Nias is only a ferry ride away for the tube starved or intend on feeding an insatiable barrel appetite if your Indonesian pilgrimage is enriched with culture quality waves and the potential for further discovery then this seldom-mentioned gem deserves closer consideration A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean near Pulau Babi island 2025 at 2.49 am local time (Asia/Pontianak GMT +7) The quake had a very shallow depth of 18 km (11 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would A very strong magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean near the coast of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Province,  Indonesia The quake had a very shallow depth of 12 km (7 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter.No significant damage or impact is expected from this quake and no particular alert was issued.