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| UTC time | 2016-03-02 12:49:48 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 611461544 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 2 March 2016 |
| Local time | 7:49 p.m local time (UTC+7) |
| Magnitude | 7.8 Mw |
| Depth | 24 km (15 mi) |
| Epicenter | 4°54′29″S 94°16′30″E / 4.908°S 94.275°E |
| Areas affected | Sumatra |
| Max. intensity | MMI V (Moderate)[1] |
| Tsunami | 0.54 m (1.8 ft)[2] |
| Casualties | None[3] |
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southwest of Sumatra in Indonesia.[4][5][6][7] Tsunami warnings were issued for Indonesia and Australia,[8] but were withdrawn two hours later.[9] There were no deaths directly related to the earthquake.[10]
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