Wharton Basin Double Earthquakes, Indonesia, Kill 10, Tsunami Observed April 11, 2012

A pair of great earthquakes occur in the Wharton Basin west of Sumatra in Indonesia. The maximum Mercalli intensity of this strike-slip doublet earthquake is VII (Very strong). Ten are killed, twelve are injured, and a non-destructive tsunami is observed on the island of Nias.

Date: April 11, 2012

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