2016 Sumatra earthquake

Earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia 2016 Sumatra earthquake 2016-03-02 12:49:48 us10004u1y 611461544 yes 2016 03 02 7:49 p.m local time (UTC+7) 2016_Sumatra_earthquake_shakemap.png 7.8 W Y 4.908 S 94.275 E region:ID_type:event inline,title 24 km mi 0 on Sumatra 0.54 m ftM 7.8 in Southwest Of Sumatera, Indonesia on 02 Mar 2016 12:49 UTC https://gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventid=1081719&episodeid=1121149&eventtype=EQ Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System 5https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us10004u1y#general M7.8 – Southwest of Sumatra, Indonesia United States Geological Survey 9 April 2016 18 April 2016 NoneAftershocks rock Indonesia after massive quake, calls for calm https://www.reuters.com/article/indonesia-earthquake-sumatra-idUSKCN0W41JC Reuters March 3, 2016 March 3, 2016 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.POWERFUL QUAKE HITS OFF INDONESIA, TSUNAMI WARNING ISSUED http://abc7.com/news/79-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-sumatra-island-in-indonesia/1227240/ ABC7 2 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304101342/http://abc7.com/news/79-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-sumatra-island-in-indonesia/1227240/ 4 March 2016 deadhttp://www.emsc-csem.org/Earthquake/earthquake.php?id=491853 M 7.8 – SOUTHWEST OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA – 2016-03-02 12:49:46 UTC EMSCMassive quake off west Sumatra, tsunami warning issued http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2016/03/02/massive-quake-strikes-west-sumatra-tsunami-warning-issued/ The Star 2 March 2016Earthquake affects the coast of Indonesia http://www.24horas.cl/internacional/terremoto-afecta-a-las-costas-de-indonesia-1948243 24 Horas 2 March 2016 Tsunami warnings were issued for Indonesia and Australia,https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/indonesia-earthquake-tsunami-fears-after-7478235 Indonesia earthquake: Tsunami fears after massive 7.9 magnitude quake hits The Mirror Rhian Lubin, Sam Webb 2 March 2016 but were withdrawn two hours later.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/mar/02/major-79-magnitude-earthquake-reported-near-indonesia Powerful earthquake strikes near Indonesia The Guardian 2 March 2016 There were no deaths directly related to the earthquake.DFA: No Pinoys hurt in Indonesia quake http://www.manilatimes.net/dfa-no-pinoys-hurt-in-indonesia-quake/248269/ The Manila Times March 3, 2016 March 3, 2016 Description The United States Geological Survey stated that the earthquake struck Wednesday evening and had a magnitude of 7.8. Originally, the USGS gave the earthquake a magnitude of 8.2; this was later downgraded to 8.1, then 7.9, until the official magnitude was confirmed to be 7.8.June 2021 The earthquake was centered under the ocean at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). It was determined that the earthquake was a result of movement on a strike-slip fault, and was similar to the 2012 Indian Ocean earthquakes.M7.8 – Southwest of Sumatra, Indonesia https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us10004u1y#general_region United States Geological Survey March 2, 2016 March 2, 2016 The epicenter of the earthquake was approximately 805 kilometers (500 miles) southwest of Padang, the capital of the province of West Sumatra;Indonesia Lifts Tsunami Warning After Powerful Earthquake NBC News 2 March 2016 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/earthquake-hits-indonesias-island-sumatra-n530201 the closest inhabited land to the epicenter was the Mentawai Islands, also part of West Sumatra.Indonesia Earthquake: Major quake strikes near West Sumatra, Indonesia http://www.smh.com.au/world/indonesia-earthquake-major-quake-strikes-near-west-sumatra-indonesia-20160302-gn8yvc.html The Sydney Morning Herald March 2, 2016 March 2, 2016 Tremors from the quake were felt as far away as Singapore and Malaysia, though no injuries were reported outside of Indonesia.Sumatra quake: Tremors felt in Singapore; authorities urge calm http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/sumatra-quake-tremors/2566548.html 2016-03-03 2016-09-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20160912002400/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/sumatra-quake-tremors/2566548.html deadMalaysians wary after 7.9-magnitude quake hits Sumatra | Malaysia | Malay Mail Online About three hours after the initial earthquake (around 11:00 p.m. local time), a second, less powerful earthquake struck about 242 kilometers (150 miles) northeast of the original epicenter. With a magnitude of 5.2 and a depth of 123 miles, it was determined that this aftershock did not pose a tsunami risk.Big Earthquake Strikes Off Indonesia; Little Damage Reported https://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/03/world/middleeast/quake-indonesia-tsunami.html?_r=0 The New York Times March 2, 2016 March 2, 2016 Effect and aftermath The earthquake caused a landslide in Bukittinggi that blocked a road.Gempa Mentawai Picu Tanah Longsor di Bukittinggi https://daerah.sindonews.com/berita/1089991/174/gempa-mentawai-picu-tanah-longsor-di-bukittinggi 2025-06-13 SINDOnews Daerah id-ID Initial reports of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami warnings caused many inhabitants of Sumatra and the surrounding regions to flee to higher ground. However, within several hours of the earthquake, the government of Indonesia had lifted all tsunami warnings for the area. Australian government organizations also lifted tsunami warnings put in effect for Cocos Island, Christmas Island, and parts of coastal mainland Australia.Indonesia earthquake off Sumatra measures 7.8 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35704845 BBC March 2, 2016 March 3, 2016 The head of Indonesia's Meteorology and Geophysics Agency, Andi Eka Sakya, stated that the "potential for a tsunami" was "very small", because the epicenter of the quake was not located along a major fault or subduction zone.Massive earthquake strikes off Indonesia http://www.cbsnews.com/news/indonesia-earthquake-rattles-sumatra/ CBS News March 2, 2016 March 3, 2016 See also List of earthquakes in 2016 List of earthquakes in Indonesia References External links 611461544 Earth sciences Indonesia Category:2016 earthquakes Category:2016 disasters in Indonesia Category:Earthquakes in Sumatra Category:Earthquakes in Indonesia Category:2010s in Sumatra Category:March 2016 in Indonesia