Sumenep: An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck Sumenep in Indonesia, injuring three people, as confirmed by the country's National Disaster Management Agency. The authorities stated that the earthquake did not trigger a tsunami threat.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the tremor damaged 30 houses, four places of worship, and one health facility. Power outages occurred in some areas but were later restored. Emergency teams are monitoring the situation and collecting data.
Officials have urged residents to remain calm and vigilant, advising them to verify information through official sources and to assess the safety of their homes before resuming normal activities.
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency reported that the earthquake's epicenter was located under the sea, about 50 kilometers southeast of Sumenep, at a depth of 11 kilometers. Residents in parts of the neighboring Bali Province experienced mild to moderate shaking.
Indonesia is situated along the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a seismically active zone where earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur frequently, making the country highly vulnerable to such natural disasters.