Magnitude 9.0 Earthquake - OFF THE WEST COAST OF NORTHERN SUMATRA

USGS Earthquake Hazards ^ | 2004 December 26 00:58:55 UTC

[bd476]

Magnitude 8.1 - OFF THE WEST COAST OF NORTHERN SUMATRA
2004 December 26 00:58:55 UTC

Preliminary Earthquake Report
West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center/NOAA/NWS

A great earthquake occurred at 00:58:55 (UTC) on Sunday, December 26, 2004. The magnitude 8.1 event has been located OFF THE WEST COAST OF NORTHERN SUMATRA. (This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.)

Magnitude	8.1
Date-Time	Sunday, December 26, 2004 at 00:58:55 (UTC) = Coordinated Universal Time Sunday, December 26, 2004 at 6:58:55 AM = local time at epicenter
Location	3.400°N, 95.700°E
Depth	40 km (24.9 miles) set by location program
Region	OFF THE WEST COAST OF NORTHERN SUMATRA
Distances	235 km (145 miles) S of Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia 330 km (205 miles) W of Medan, Sumatra, Indonesia 1620 km (1000 miles) NW of JAKARTA, Java, Indonesia 3405 km (2120 miles) SE of NEW DELHI, Delhi, India
Location Uncertainty	Error estimate not available
Parameters	Nst=020, Nph=020, Dmin=>999 km, Rmss=0.98 sec, Gp=101°, M-type=moment magnitude (Mw), Version=1
Source	West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center/NOAA/NWS
Event ID	at00000264

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[bd476]

It's great that they are posting the warning. Now I wonder if they are erring on the side of caution or if they have actual numbers or tidal readings which point them in that direction.

AFAIK, it's okay to post from that site:

Terra Daily:

Oman warns of possible tidal wave hitting coast following Asian quake

MUSCAT (AFP) Dec 27, 2004

"Oman warned Monday of a tidal wave possibly developing around its coast as a result of a massive earthquake in Asia that unleashed tsunamis across the region killing thousands, newspapers reported.

"The Omani coast witnessed increasing wave heights owing to the earthquake in Asia. The phenomena led to high tides which endangered coastal areas, ports, boats and vessels," said a statement by the Royal Oman Police, appealing to residents, and fishermen in particular, to be wary.

The death toll from the earthquake off Indonesia and tidal waves that it unleashed rose to more than 16,000 Monday as officials reported deaths in eight countries in southern and southeastern Asia."

[mfccinsd]

They were saying it could be pretty significant but I never listened closely enough to hear specifics beyond several inches and potential flash floods (I'm assuming desert and mountain areas?)...sorry I wasn't listening better...was doing dishes while it was on...but it was several minutes into the newscast so I'm guessing they aren't predicting THAT much for us (5 or more inches) or they'd have done 'storm coverage 2004' to death about it... You further north than me? Or maybe I just missed numbers that substantial (completely possible)! Sorry I'm not more help on that one!

[MikefromOhio]

It's no big deal...

I will take care. I almost feel like I am getting close to being home.

I am fresh out of vitamins (I took my last few a couple of weeks ago when I had the flu). Getting sick out here is no fun at all...

[kmiller1k]

We are heading south tomorrow to San Diego-- I haven't had time to check the weather--are we in for torrential rain?

[bd476]

Please thank your fellow soldiers over there and thank you as always, Mike.

Any chance of you bringing home one of those camel spiders for the Columbus zoo? I bet Jack Hannah would be mighty grateful, LOL.

Have a great day, FRiend. Keep your helmet and boots on and your head low.

[capitan_refugio]

Under no circumstances ...

Should you consider any local remedy which contains as its main ingredient ...

Camel dung. ;^)

[bd476]

Biglook, seismologists have reported today that tsunamis caused by after shocks are possible and unfortunately likely to occur for up to a year after the 9.0 quake.

[bd476]

MFCCinSD reports that rain is predicted for San Diego. Not sure where your starting point is.

[MikefromOhio]

ahh no I think I woudl rather suffer....

[MikefromOhio]

nah. I couldnt bring one home without a special license and in any case, I havent seen any of those that are huge like that. :)

You have a good day too man....

[bd476]

"'Our paradise turned into hell,' said American tourist Moira Lee, 28, who was having coffee on Phuket's Patong Beach, a major tourist draw lined with hotels, shops and bars when the tsunami swept through."

One can only imagine the horror she witnessed.

[BIGLOOK]

That 9.0 quake generated a wave of energy that probably will travel very far. But a lot of the energy was expended on Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, The Maldives and brushed up against Tanzania and Kenya this morning. There is an "echo" out there that may affect tides. Those after shocks may continue for some time, no one knows how much time it will take for the region to settle down. The event is over.

Seismologists and geophysicists always work backwards.

[bd476]

Biglook, yes the 9.0 quake is over - no argument there. I just reported what seismologists said today about the possibility of after shocks causing tsunamis for up to a year later in areas affected in the past few days.

[bd476]

Whoa, I just found this photo you posted last night, CS. Do you know what that is which is almost completely covered in water?

[bd476]

That's a great map and graphic, FGS. Thanks also for pointing out the Toba volcano.

[bd476]

That's a great graphic on tsunamis, Slicks. Thanks for posting it.

[bd476]

Another good map for perspective, FGS. Thanks!

[bd476]

Hi Squantos. Just catching up on posts. Hope you didn't have any friends or family in this area. Take care!

[BIGLOOK]

I think we talked before, when a 7+ quake rocked Hokkaido, Japan a few weeks ago. Hilo had a tsunami warning at that time because a small wave was generated that impacted areas north Hokkaido. Whether the wave energy is directional or radiating or ricocheting, we just don't know.

This Sumatran event seems to have been directed north and west, but not southwest since Madagascar and the SE African coast suffered no ill effects. BTW, just heard on the news, that scientists warn of possible seismic sea wave activity from after shocks. What bothers me most is why were there no warnings to South Asia after the initial reporting of an 8.2-8.9 quake. What's happening now is CYA!

[Simcha7]

Shalom!

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