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25/10/2010 Mentawai earthquake and tsunami

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Tsunami report mentawais Indo 28th oct 2010

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In remembrance of the October 25, year 2010 Tsunami.

The 2010 Mentawai earthquake occurred with a moment magnitude of 7.8 off the western coast of Sumatra. The earthquake occurred on the same fault that produced the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. It was widely felt across the provinces of Bengkulu and West Sumatra and resulted in a substantial localized tsunami that struck the Mentawai Islands.