2016 Sumatra earthquake
The 2016 Sumatra earthquake was a 7.8 magnitude earthquake which struck on 2 March 2016 in the Indian Ocean, approximately 800 kilometers (500 miles) southwest of Sumatra in Indonesia. Tsunami warnings were issued for Indonesia and Australia, but were withdrawn two hours later. There were no deaths directly related to the earthquake.
| UTC time | 2016-03-02 12:49:48 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 611461544 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 2 March 2016 |
| Local time | 7:49 p.m local time (UTC+7) |
| Magnitude | 7.8 Mw |
| Depth | 24 km (15 mi) |
| Epicenter | 4.908°S 94.275°E |
| Areas affected | Sumatra |
| Max. intensity | MMI V (Moderate) |
| Tsunami | 0.54 m (1.8 ft) |
| Casualties | None |
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