Delve into Sekincau in Indonesia
Sekincau in the region of Lampung is a city in Indonesia - some 192 mi or ( 309 km ) North-West of Jakarta , the country's capital .
Current time in Sekincau is now 02:19 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Jakarta " with a UTC offset of 7 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Bandar Lampung, Sukadana, Panjang, Palembang, and Padangcermin. While being here, make sure to check out Bandar Lampung . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Sekincau ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Sekincau Belirang
Sekincau is a volcano with two calderas, Belirang (2 km wide) and Balak (2.5 km wide), located in the south of Sumatra, Indonesia. A 300 m wide of crater is found at the summit. Fumarole activities are found at the foot of calderas.
Located at -5.12 104.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
1994 Liwa earthquake
The 1994 Liwa earthquake occurred on February 15, 1994 at 17:07 UTC . It was located in southern Sumatra, Indonesia. The magnitude of the earthquake was put at Mw 6.9, Mw 7.0, or Ms 7.2, according to different sources. The earthquake caused 207 deaths and 2000 injured. There was damage from landslides, mudslides, and fires in Lampung Province. Power outage occurred in western Lampung. 6000 buildings were damaged or destroyed by landslides in the Liwa area.
Located at -4.97 104.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Suwoh
Suoh or Suwoh is a 8 × 16 km wide caldera in the south of Sumatra, Indonesia. The depression was formed primarily by tectonic movement. Historical maars and silicic lava domes are found along the Great Sumatran Fault line. Phreatic eruptions occurred during the major 1933 earthquake.
Located at -5.25 104.27 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park
Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park is a national park in Sumatra, Indonesia. The park has a total area of 3,568 km², and spans three provinces: Lampung, Bengkulu, and South Sumatra. Together with Gunung Leuser and Kerinci Seblat national parks it forms a World Heritage Site, Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra.
Located at -5.25 104.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
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