Earthquake — Indonesia: Sumatra

When

6 Apr 2010

Kind

Earthquake

Magnitude

7.8

Where

Indonesia

Coordinates

2.38° N, 97.05° E

Injuries

22

Houses destroyed

64

Intensity mmi

5

Depth km

31

Earthquake in Indonesia

The 2010 Banyak Islands earthquake occurred on April 7 at 5:15 AM local time with a moment magnitude of 7.8 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of V (Moderate). The shock occurred near the Banyak Islands, off the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. A tsunami watch was issued according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu which was later canceled.

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