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Indonesia: Earthquake: 2010/04/07 Country Information on DRR

Period 2010/04/07
Country or District Indonesia
Event Type Earthquake
Outline A magnitude 7.2 earthquake has rattled Aceh and its surrounding area on the northern tip of Sumatra Island, Indonesia at 5:15 a.m. on 7 April 2010.
Summary
Human Impact Physical Impact Others

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Report/Articles

Jakarta Post 2010/04/07
The 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Simelue regency, Aceh, had injured 20 people as of 3 p.m., a statement from the Health Ministry said.

The Jakarta Post 2010/04/07
At least 12 residents of Sinabang, Simeulue regency, Aceh, have been treated at a local hospital after being injured in the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that hit the province on 7 April 2010. A blackout hit Aceh and surrounding areas after the jolt.

The Jakarta Post
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake has rattled Aceh and its surrounding area on the northern tip of Sumatra Island on 7 April 2010.

Geographycal Data

USGS National Earthquake Information Center
Earthquake details, maps of epicenter, etc. Magnitude: 7.7 Date-Time: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 at 05:15:02 AM at epicenter Depth 31 km (19.3 miles)