The 2005 Sumatra earthquake (referred to as the Nias earthquake by the scientific community) occurred on 28 March off the west coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia. Approximately 1300 people were killed by it, mostly on the island of Nias. The event caused panic in the region, which had been devastated by the massive tsunami triggered by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, but this earthquake generated a relatively small tsunami that caused limited damage. It was the third most powerful earthquake since 1965 in Indonesia.
The 2012 earthquake's epicenter was located within the Indo-Australian Plate, which is divided into two sub- or proto-plates: the Indian, and Australian. At their boundary, the Indian and Australian Plates converge at 11mm (0.4in) per year in a NNW–SSE direction. This convergence is accommodated by a broad zone of diffuse deformation. As part of that intraplate deformation, north–south trending fracture zones have been reactivated from the Ninety East Ridge as far east as 97°E.
The 2000 Enggano earthquake struck at 23:28 local time on June 4 with a moment magnitude of 7.9 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VI (Strong). The strike-slip event occurred off the coast of southern Sumatra, Indonesia near Enggano Island. There were more than 100 fatalities and up to 2,585 injuries. Over 730 aftershocks shocked the area afterwards, one just eleven minutes after the mainshock.
Background and tectonics
Indonesia is well known for strong earthquakes: the 2000 Sumatra event marked the beginning of an ongoing period of seismic activity in the area, highlighted by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. This event was the only one of these earthquakes not to cause a tsunami.
Damage and casualties
Extensive damage and landslides populated the Bengkulu area, with minor injuries and damage on Enggano Island. In the village worst struck, several hundred structures were reported in ruins. Peter Walker of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Geneva denied the earthquake as the major cause of death, instead blaming disease. "...the actual damage from the earthquake isn't that great; the houses are wooden structures so they don't collapse much. But what he found was an endemic problem of rampant malaria, rampant communicable diseases and levels of mortality and morbidity that are totally unacceptable. That is the disaster, not the earthquake." An aftershock measuring 6.2 struck on June 7.
Quake rattles Indonesia's Sumatra killing at least 2 people, tremours felt in Malaysia and Singapore
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck inland near the western coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island on Friday, killing at least two people and causing tremours that were felt in neighboring Singapore and Malaysia, officials and witnesses said.
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🇮🇩6.1M earthquake destroys buildings in Sumatra, Indonesia - February 25 2022 Pasaman Barat gempa
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Pasaman Barat on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia on February 25th 2022.
The earthquake hit in the early hours of the morning, and was preceded by a tremor measuring 5.1 magnitude. The effects of the earthquake lasted for around 5 seconds.
Hundreds of buildings were destroyed by the force of the earthquake, including homes, schools and places of worship. Residents were advised to check all walls for signs of damage.
Roads were also damaged, and filled with debris, causing further disruption. Citizens were advised not to travel unless necessary.
Seven aftershocks were also recorded, the largest measuring 3.9 magnitude, causing further damage to weakened structures.
#earthquake #indonesia #weather
published: 25 Feb 2022
6.2 magnitude earthquake in Western Sumatra felt in Klang Valley
Tremors were felt in the Klang Valley and several other states on the west coast of the peninsula today after an earthquake hit Western Sumatra.
Indonesia's Meteorology Department reported that a magnitude 6.2 earthquake was detected near Bukittinggi at about 8.39am local time (9.39am Malaysia time).
The department said there was no tsunami risk.
published: 25 Feb 2022
Sumatra—A Tale Of Two Earthquakes & A Tale of Two Upcoming Tectonic Plates
Data released in the Sept 2012 Nature journal yielded new information about the 2012 Sumatra earthquake. Surprising elements of this earthquake include, that it was both the largest intra-plate earthquake and the largest strike-slip earthquake ever recorded, plus the 10th largest earthquake of any kind ever recorded. Not to mention the most complex.
In 2004 a Magnitude 9.1 interplate subduction earthquake triggered a tsunami that killed over 230,000 people. Yet a nearby magnitude 8.7 intraplate earthquake in 2012, caused little damage and generated minimal ocean waves. Although the earthquakes appeared similar in magnitude and were close in proximity, they were caused by different tectonic processes related to the greater Indo Australian plate.
This animation describes the different te...
published: 13 Nov 2012
M6.2 Earthquake Hits Sumatra, Indonesia - Feb. 25, 2022 gempa hari ini di padang
A strong and shallow earthquake off the coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra island has killed seven people and injured another 85.
The 6.2 magnitude quake struck on Friday, around 66 kilometres north of the town of Bukittinggi, according to the US Geological Survey.
At least four people, including two children, were killed in Pasaman district and three people died in the neighbouring district of West Pasaman.
The earthquake also caused dozens of houses and buildings to collapse near the epicentre, said Abdul Muhari, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency’s spokesperson.
More than 5,000 people have fled their homes to temporary shelters in the worst affected regions, he added.
“We are still focusing on search and rescue efforts for the victims,” Muhari said in a statement. Authorities were a...
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck inland near the western coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island on Friday, killing at least two people and causing tremours that w...
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck inland near the western coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island on Friday, killing at least two people and causing tremours that were felt in neighboring Singapore and Malaysia, officials and witnesses said.
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A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Pasaman Barat on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia on February 25th 2022.
The earthquake hit in the early hours of the morning,...
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Pasaman Barat on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia on February 25th 2022.
The earthquake hit in the early hours of the morning, and was preceded by a tremor measuring 5.1 magnitude. The effects of the earthquake lasted for around 5 seconds.
Hundreds of buildings were destroyed by the force of the earthquake, including homes, schools and places of worship. Residents were advised to check all walls for signs of damage.
Roads were also damaged, and filled with debris, causing further disruption. Citizens were advised not to travel unless necessary.
Seven aftershocks were also recorded, the largest measuring 3.9 magnitude, causing further damage to weakened structures.
#earthquake #indonesia #weather
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Pasaman Barat on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia on February 25th 2022.
The earthquake hit in the early hours of the morning, and was preceded by a tremor measuring 5.1 magnitude. The effects of the earthquake lasted for around 5 seconds.
Hundreds of buildings were destroyed by the force of the earthquake, including homes, schools and places of worship. Residents were advised to check all walls for signs of damage.
Roads were also damaged, and filled with debris, causing further disruption. Citizens were advised not to travel unless necessary.
Seven aftershocks were also recorded, the largest measuring 3.9 magnitude, causing further damage to weakened structures.
#earthquake #indonesia #weather
Tremors were felt in the Klang Valley and several other states on the west coast of the peninsula today after an earthquake hit Western Sumatra.
Indonesia's Me...
Tremors were felt in the Klang Valley and several other states on the west coast of the peninsula today after an earthquake hit Western Sumatra.
Indonesia's Meteorology Department reported that a magnitude 6.2 earthquake was detected near Bukittinggi at about 8.39am local time (9.39am Malaysia time).
The department said there was no tsunami risk.
Tremors were felt in the Klang Valley and several other states on the west coast of the peninsula today after an earthquake hit Western Sumatra.
Indonesia's Meteorology Department reported that a magnitude 6.2 earthquake was detected near Bukittinggi at about 8.39am local time (9.39am Malaysia time).
The department said there was no tsunami risk.
Data released in the Sept 2012 Nature journal yielded new information about the 2012 Sumatra earthquake. Surprising elements of this earthquake include, that ...
Data released in the Sept 2012 Nature journal yielded new information about the 2012 Sumatra earthquake. Surprising elements of this earthquake include, that it was both the largest intra-plate earthquake and the largest strike-slip earthquake ever recorded, plus the 10th largest earthquake of any kind ever recorded. Not to mention the most complex.
In 2004 a Magnitude 9.1 interplate subduction earthquake triggered a tsunami that killed over 230,000 people. Yet a nearby magnitude 8.7 intraplate earthquake in 2012, caused little damage and generated minimal ocean waves. Although the earthquakes appeared similar in magnitude and were close in proximity, they were caused by different tectonic processes related to the greater Indo Australian plate.
This animation describes the different tectonic settings of the two plates, and how the Indo-Australian plate seems destined to become two distinct tectonic plates: the Indian and the Australian plates.
Yue, Lay, Koper Nature article:
http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v490/n7419/full/nature11492.html
Animation by Jenda Johnson, Earth Sciences Animated
Data released in the Sept 2012 Nature journal yielded new information about the 2012 Sumatra earthquake. Surprising elements of this earthquake include, that it was both the largest intra-plate earthquake and the largest strike-slip earthquake ever recorded, plus the 10th largest earthquake of any kind ever recorded. Not to mention the most complex.
In 2004 a Magnitude 9.1 interplate subduction earthquake triggered a tsunami that killed over 230,000 people. Yet a nearby magnitude 8.7 intraplate earthquake in 2012, caused little damage and generated minimal ocean waves. Although the earthquakes appeared similar in magnitude and were close in proximity, they were caused by different tectonic processes related to the greater Indo Australian plate.
This animation describes the different tectonic settings of the two plates, and how the Indo-Australian plate seems destined to become two distinct tectonic plates: the Indian and the Australian plates.
Yue, Lay, Koper Nature article:
http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v490/n7419/full/nature11492.html
Animation by Jenda Johnson, Earth Sciences Animated
A strong and shallow earthquake off the coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra island has killed seven people and injured another 85.
The 6.2 magnitude quake struck on F...
A strong and shallow earthquake off the coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra island has killed seven people and injured another 85.
The 6.2 magnitude quake struck on Friday, around 66 kilometres north of the town of Bukittinggi, according to the US Geological Survey.
At least four people, including two children, were killed in Pasaman district and three people died in the neighbouring district of West Pasaman.
The earthquake also caused dozens of houses and buildings to collapse near the epicentre, said Abdul Muhari, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency’s spokesperson.
More than 5,000 people have fled their homes to temporary shelters in the worst affected regions, he added.
“We are still focusing on search and rescue efforts for the victims,” Muhari said in a statement. Authorities were also still investigating the full extent of the damage in the affected areas.
Read more: https://www.euronews.com/2022/02/25/indonesia-several-killed-after-6-2-magnitude-earthquake-on-sumatra-island
#gempa #gempabumi
A strong and shallow earthquake off the coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra island has killed seven people and injured another 85.
The 6.2 magnitude quake struck on Friday, around 66 kilometres north of the town of Bukittinggi, according to the US Geological Survey.
At least four people, including two children, were killed in Pasaman district and three people died in the neighbouring district of West Pasaman.
The earthquake also caused dozens of houses and buildings to collapse near the epicentre, said Abdul Muhari, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency’s spokesperson.
More than 5,000 people have fled their homes to temporary shelters in the worst affected regions, he added.
“We are still focusing on search and rescue efforts for the victims,” Muhari said in a statement. Authorities were also still investigating the full extent of the damage in the affected areas.
Read more: https://www.euronews.com/2022/02/25/indonesia-several-killed-after-6-2-magnitude-earthquake-on-sumatra-island
#gempa #gempabumi
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck inland near the western coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island on Friday, killing at least two people and causing tremours that were felt in neighboring Singapore and Malaysia, officials and witnesses said.
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A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Pasaman Barat on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia on February 25th 2022.
The earthquake hit in the early hours of the morning, and was preceded by a tremor measuring 5.1 magnitude. The effects of the earthquake lasted for around 5 seconds.
Hundreds of buildings were destroyed by the force of the earthquake, including homes, schools and places of worship. Residents were advised to check all walls for signs of damage.
Roads were also damaged, and filled with debris, causing further disruption. Citizens were advised not to travel unless necessary.
Seven aftershocks were also recorded, the largest measuring 3.9 magnitude, causing further damage to weakened structures.
#earthquake #indonesia #weather
Tremors were felt in the Klang Valley and several other states on the west coast of the peninsula today after an earthquake hit Western Sumatra.
Indonesia's Meteorology Department reported that a magnitude 6.2 earthquake was detected near Bukittinggi at about 8.39am local time (9.39am Malaysia time).
The department said there was no tsunami risk.
Data released in the Sept 2012 Nature journal yielded new information about the 2012 Sumatra earthquake. Surprising elements of this earthquake include, that it was both the largest intra-plate earthquake and the largest strike-slip earthquake ever recorded, plus the 10th largest earthquake of any kind ever recorded. Not to mention the most complex.
In 2004 a Magnitude 9.1 interplate subduction earthquake triggered a tsunami that killed over 230,000 people. Yet a nearby magnitude 8.7 intraplate earthquake in 2012, caused little damage and generated minimal ocean waves. Although the earthquakes appeared similar in magnitude and were close in proximity, they were caused by different tectonic processes related to the greater Indo Australian plate.
This animation describes the different tectonic settings of the two plates, and how the Indo-Australian plate seems destined to become two distinct tectonic plates: the Indian and the Australian plates.
Yue, Lay, Koper Nature article:
http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v490/n7419/full/nature11492.html
Animation by Jenda Johnson, Earth Sciences Animated
A strong and shallow earthquake off the coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra island has killed seven people and injured another 85.
The 6.2 magnitude quake struck on Friday, around 66 kilometres north of the town of Bukittinggi, according to the US Geological Survey.
At least four people, including two children, were killed in Pasaman district and three people died in the neighbouring district of West Pasaman.
The earthquake also caused dozens of houses and buildings to collapse near the epicentre, said Abdul Muhari, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency’s spokesperson.
More than 5,000 people have fled their homes to temporary shelters in the worst affected regions, he added.
“We are still focusing on search and rescue efforts for the victims,” Muhari said in a statement. Authorities were also still investigating the full extent of the damage in the affected areas.
Read more: https://www.euronews.com/2022/02/25/indonesia-several-killed-after-6-2-magnitude-earthquake-on-sumatra-island
#gempa #gempabumi
The 2005 Sumatra earthquake (referred to as the Nias earthquake by the scientific community) occurred on 28 March off the west coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia. Approximately 1300 people were killed by it, mostly on the island of Nias. The event caused panic in the region, which had been devastated by the massive tsunami triggered by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, but this earthquake generated a relatively small tsunami that caused limited damage. It was the third most powerful earthquake since 1965 in Indonesia.