2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
UTC time | 2004-12-26 00:58:53
ISC event | 7453151
USGS-ANSS | ComCat
Local date | 26 December 2004 (2004-12-26)
Local time | 07:28:53 UTC+6​1⁄2 07:58:53 UTC+7 08:58:53 UTC+8
Magnitude | 9.1–9.3 Mw
Depth | 30 km (19 mi)
Epicenter | 3°18′58″N 95°51′14″E﻿ / ﻿3.316°N 95.854°E﻿ / 3.316; 95.854 Coordinates: 3°18′58″N 95°51′14″E﻿ / ﻿3.316°N 95.854°E﻿ / 3.316; 95.854
Type | Megathrust
Areas affected | Indian Ocean coastline areas
Total damage | US$15 billion
Max. intensity | IX (Violent)
Tsunami | 15 to 30 m (50 to 100 ft); max. 51 m (167 ft)
Casualties | 227,898 dead