Major earthquake
M7.2 Earthquake — off the west coast of northern Sumatra
2012-01-10 18:36 UTC · 2.43°, 93.21°
A magnitude 7.2 (major) earthquake struck off the west coast of northern Sumatra on 2012-01-10 18:36 UTC, at a depth of 19 km. See it live on Earth Live's real-time 3D globe.
M7.2
Magnitude
19 km
Depth
951.5K t
TNT equivalent
81
Felt reports
IV
Max intensity (MMI)
Source: USGS event page. The TNT equivalent is computed from the magnitude with the standard Gutenberg–Richter energy relation; all other figures are USGS's own.
This area's earthquake history
In the year before this quake, USGS recorded 25 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more within 300 km.
Strongest recorded within 300 km since 1900:
- M8.6 — 2012 Wharton Basin Earthquake · 2012-04-11
- M8.2 — The 1907 Sumatra Earthquake and Tsunami · 1907-01-04
- M8.2 — 2012 Wharton Basin Aftershock · 2012-04-11
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