A moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale rattled Indonesia early Sunday morning, sending tremors across residential neighbourhoods and triggering panic among local communities. Residents hurriedly evacuated their houses and gathered in open spaces to avoid potential structural damage.
Quake Registered at 5:07 AM with 10 km Depth
The National Center for Seismology confirmed that the seismic event occurred at 5:07 AM. According to the monitoring body, the epicentre originated at a shallow depth of 10 km beneath the ground, which made the tremors distinctly noticeable across the affected areas.
Widespread Panic During Early Hours
Because the tremor hit in the early morning hours, most citizens were still inside their residences. The sudden shaking prompted immediate panic, causing families to abandon their rooms and rush out into streets and open grounds. Indonesia remains highly prone to frequent seismic activity due to its geographical location.
