Earthquake felt in several areas

The quake occurred at a depth of 168 kilometres, with its epicentre located on land about 11 km southeast of Simalungun, according to the agency's statement.

BMKG said the quake was felt by residents in Tebing Tinggi, Kabanjahe and Limapuluh areas.

Separate earthquake kills 38 in eastern Indonesia

At least 38 people died after an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 and dozens of aftershocks struck off eastern Indonesia on Saturday, officials said.