The Geohazard Team of TDMRC USK visited the Simeulue District Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) office and held discussions regarding the installation of earthquake seismometers in the Simeulue area
Darussalam – The Geohazard Team of the Tsunami and Disaster Mitigation Research Center (TDMRC), Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK), has installed 100 seismometer networks on Simeulue Island. The installation, which began in April 2025, is still ongoing. The seismometers are temporary units using Fairfield Nodal Zland 3C sensors, placed at 2.5 km intervals across ten sub-districts in Simeulue Regency.
Prof. Muksin, S.Si., M.Si., M.Phil., head of the TDMRC Geohazard research team, explained that the dense installation of seismometers aims to monitor earthquake activity, fault characteristics, and the crustal structure of Simeulue Island. “Simeulue is one of the regions with high seismic activity. The dense seismometer network is intended to improve accuracy in determining earthquake locations, identifying fault characteristics, and analyzing the crustal structure in the Simeulue area,” said the earthquake researcher.
The installation of the Simeulue seismometer network was warmly welcomed by the Regent of Simeulue and the Head of the Simeulue Disaster Management Agency (BPBD). “We highly welcome this research, and we hope the results can serve as a foundation for more effective disaster mitigation planning to reduce the risks and impacts of earthquakes in Simeulue,” said Zulfadli, S.T., M., AP., Head of BPBD Simeulue Regency. 
Muksin added that during the installation, the TDMRC USK Geohazard Team also provided outreach to the local community and government regarding earthquake disaster mitigation in Simeulue. “Most of the seismometers we installed are located in community houses and village offices. During the process, we also conducted awareness sessions on seismometer installation for residents and local authorities. Therefore, we hope this program will also serve as disaster education and help develop resilient communities in Simeulue,” Muksin added.
To ensure optimal recording, the TDMRC Geohazard Team conducts monthly maintenance on the seismometers.
