Double Disaster: Indonesia Struck by Devastating Back to Back Earthquakes The latest earthquake to strike northern Sumatra in Indonesia is a stark reminder of the region's vulnerability to seismic activity.
Just hours after a 7. 7 magnitude quake claimed at least 38 lives, another powerful tremor measuring 6. 8 on the Richter scale struck the area.
The Indonesian archipelago is prone to earthquakes due to its rugged terrain and dense population.