After the Earthquake, Mentawai Sumatra hit by Tsunami

Bimahong news - Large magnitude earthquake shook the Mentawai, Monday, October 25, 2010 at 21:42 pm. There are two versions about how the power of the quake, according to the Bureau of Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BMKG) earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale, while the United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the 7.7 SR.

The quake occurred in shallow areas, at a depth of 10 kilometers. Tsunami warning issued through loudspeakers in mosques. Thousands of Mentawai panic, and fled to a higher location. A few moments later, at 22:38 pm, warning was lifted, the tsunami otherwise nil.

However, last revealed, Mentawai earthquake triggered a tsunami. Giant waves struck the island of Pagai, both north and south. A total of 150 houses in the hamlet Munte Recently, Betumonga Village, North Pagai, reported heavily damaged. Similarly, in the village of Piri, Silabu Village, South Pagai.

The tsunami also claimed lives. Residents Sikakap, North Pagai Island, Supri Lindra revealed, three people are known dead. In addition, 160 residents - mostly women and children - in Hamlet Recently Munte still unknown.

After the Earthquake, Mentawai Sumatra hit by Tsunami

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