Magnitude 5.9 - NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA

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2013 January 21 22:22:54 UTC

Earthquake Details

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Magnitude5.9
Date-Time
Location 4.961°N, 96.083°E
Depth16.6 km (10.3 miles)
RegionNORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA
Distances34 km (21 miles) SSW of Reuleuet, Indonesia
55 km (34 miles) SSE of Sigli, Indonesia
66 km (41 miles) WSW of Bireun, Indonesia
87 km (54 miles) N of Meulaboh, Indonesia
Location Uncertaintyhorizontal +/- 10.2 km (6.3 miles); depth +/- 3.6 km (2.2 miles)
ParametersNST=429, Nph=449, Dmin=100.2 km, Rmss=1.56 sec, Gp= 25°,
M-type=teleseismic moment magnitude (Mw), Version=B
Source
  • Magnitude: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
    Location: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
Event IDusb000esgn
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