March 2007 Sumatra earthquakes
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| Date | March 6, 2007 | |
| Magnitude | 6.4 Mw, 6.3 Mw | |
| Countries affected | Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore | |
| Casualties | 68 fatalities; over 460 serious injuries[1] | |
The March 2007 Sumatra earthquakes were two earthquakes which hit near the northern end of Lake Singkarak in Sumatra, Indonesia, on March 6, 2007 within two hours of each other.[2][3]
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[edit] The earthquakes
The initial quake at 10.49 am (GMT+7) measured 6.4 on the Moment magnitude scale and the second quake at 12.49 pm measured 6.3.[2][3] The earthquakes were felt as far away as Singapore and Malaysia, which prompted the evacuation of some buildings there.[4]
[edit] Effects
Over 60 fatalities and 460 serious injuries have been reported, spread across many towns and regencies in West Sumatra.[1] Over 43,000 houses were damaged, with over 12,000 of those severely damaged.[5] The severe damage to other structures includes over 130 public facilities, 310 mosques, 60 government buildings, 370 schools, and 230 shops.[5] According to the governor of West Sumatra, Agam Regency is the worst affected area, though other areas including Solok Regency and Tanah Datar are also badly affected.[6] The total value of damages is estimated to be around 1.4 trillion Indonesian rupiah (USD$160 million).[5]
[edit] Response
A variety of local and international aid organizations have deployed to the region to assist victims. A number of countries have pledged aid, including the Netherlands (US$2.0 million), Sweden (US$1.0 million), Canada (US$0.21 million), Malaysia (US$0.16 million), United States (US$0.1 million) and Taiwan (US$0.06 million).
[edit] References
- ^ a b United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (2007-03-16). Indonesia: Earthquakes West Sumatra Province OCHA Situation Report No. 6. Press release. Retrieved on 2007-03-16.
- ^ a b Magnitude 6.4 - SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA. United States Geological Survey (2007-03-07). Retrieved on March 7, 2007.
- ^ a b Magnitude 6.3 - SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA. United States Geological Survey (2007-03-07). Retrieved on March 7, 2007.
- ^ "Quakes kill 82 in Indonesia", The Age, 2007-03-06. Retrieved on March 6, 2007.
- ^ a b c West Sumatra Provincal Government (2007-03-13). West Sumatra Earthquake, March 13,2007 : 17.00 PM. Press release. Retrieved on 2007-03-16.
- ^ United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (2007-03-12). Indonesia: Earthquakes West Sumatra Province OCHA Situation Report No. 5. Press release. Retrieved on 2007-03-14.
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