Where 8.9 earthquake hit compared to the 2004

By Manzar Turk Apr 11th, 2012 ( 1 Comment )

Jakarta: An earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 8.9 has hit off Aceh.

Indonesia geophysical agency recorded 8.9 magnitude earthquake of Aceh, issues tsunami warning.

The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was an undersea megathrust earthquake that occurred at 00:58:53 UTC on Sunday, 26 December 2004, with an epicentre off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia.

The quake itself is known by the scientific community as the Sumatra–Andaman earthquake.The resulting tsunami is given various names, including the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, South Asian tsunami, Indonesian tsunami, and Boxing Day tsunami.

The earthquake was caused by subduction and triggered a series of devastating tsunamis along the coasts of most landmasses bordering the Indian Ocean, killing over 230,000 people in fourteen countries, and inundating coastal communities with waves up to 30 meters (98 ft) high. It was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history. Indonesia was the hardest-hit country, followed by Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand.