What the records say
- When
- 3 Jun 1909
- Kind
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- 7.6
- Where
- Indonesia
- Coordinates
- 2.00° S, 101.00° E
- Depth km
- 40
1909 Kerinci earthquake
Earthquake in Indonesia
The 1909 Kerinci earthquake struck Sumatra, Dutch East Indies on June 4 at 01:40 WIB. The shock measured Mw 7.6 and occurred along the Great Sumatran fault. Damage was extensive and great around the Kerinci area; many homes collapsed and roads were damaged. The death toll stood at between 195 and 230.
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