2012 Indian Ocean earthquakes
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The 2012 Indian Ocean earthquakes were magnitude 8.6 and 8.2 Mw undersea earthquakes that struck near the Indonesian province of Aceh on 11 April at 15:38 local time. Initially, authorities feared that the initial earthquake would cause a tsunami and warnings were issued across the Indian Ocean; however, these warnings were subsequently cancelled.[5][6] These were unusually strong intraplate earthquakes and the largest strike-slip earthquake ever recorded.[3]
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 2012-04-11 08:38:36 |
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2012-04-11 10:43:10 | |
ISC event | 600860404 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
ComCat | |
Local date | 11 April 2012 (2012-04-11) |
Local time | 15:38 |
17:43 | |
Magnitude | 8.6 Mw[1] |
8.2 Mw | |
Depth | 20.0 km (12.4 mi) |
25.1 km (15.6 mi) | |
Epicenter | 2.311°N 93.063°E / 2.311; 93.063[2] |
Type | Strike-slip – Intraplate[3] |
Areas affected | Indonesia |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
Tsunami | Yes |
Foreshocks | 7.2 Mw 10 Jan at 18:36[1] |
Aftershocks | 8.2 Mw 11 April at 10:43[1] |
Casualties | 10 dead[4] 12 injured[4] |
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