01/04/1907 | 1907 Sumatra Earthquake
Description
Events in the same region
| Date | Title | Region | Preferred Magnitude | Quality* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0950s | 10th Century Sumatra-Andaman Paleo-Earthquake | Sumatra-Andaman | 9 | D |
| 1394s | 1394 Sumatra Earthquake | Sumatra-Andaman | 8.3 | D |
| 1400s | 15th Century Sumatra-Andaman Paleo-Earthquake | Sumatra-Andaman | 9 | D |
| 1679s | 1679 Andaman Earthquake | Sumatra-Andaman | 8 | D |
| 1907 Jan 04th, 06:19 | 1907 Sumatra Earthquake | Sumatra-Andaman | 8.3 | B |
References
- USGS Earthquake Catalogue -USGS Earthquake Catalogue, https://www.usgs.gov/natural-hazards/earthquake-hazards/earthquakes - Link
- Martin et al. (2019) -Martin, S. S., Li, L., Okal, E. A., Morin, J., Tetteroo, A. E., Switzer, A. D., & Sieh, K. E. (2019). Reassessment of the 1907 Sumatra “tsunami earthquake” based on macroseismic, seismological, and tsunami observations, and modeling. Pure and Applied Geophysics, 176(7), 2831-2868. - Link
Event Characteristics
| Preferred Magnitude | 8.30 (7.80-8.40) |
|---|---|
| Epicenter | 1.500°N, 96.300°E |
| Depth | 25 km |
| Tsunami | yes |
| Paleo-Event | no |
| Quality of Evidence | B |
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Magnitude Range
| Year | Reference | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | USGS Earthquake Catalogue | 7.8 |
| 2019 | Martin et al. (2019) | 8.3 (8.2-8.4) |
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