What day did the tsunami hit in 2004?

What day did the tsunami hit in 2004?

December 26, 2004
On December 26, 2004, at 7:59 am local time, an undersea earthquake with a magnitude of 9.1 struck off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra.

When was the last tsunami in Malaysia?

26 December 2004
Malaysia was affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami on 26 December 2004.

Has Malaysia had a tsunami?

At least 68 people were killed, 6 people are missing with hundreds injured in the aftermath of a tsunami triggered by the most powerful earthquake (9.0-magnitude) since 1964.

Can Malaysia tsunami?

In a total of 2 tidal waves classified as a tsunami since 1674 a total of 137 people died in Malaysia. Tsunamis therefore occur only rarely here. The strongest tidal wave registered in Malaysia so far reached a height of 4 meters.

When did the 2004 tsunami happen in Malaysia?

30 November – Sharifah Mazlina Syed Abdul Kadir became the first Asian woman to ski-sail across Antarctica. 26 December – The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami killed about 130,000 people including more than 70 Malaysians. The tsunami was observed in Penang, Kedah and Perak.

What is the Kota Kuala Muda Tsunami Memorial?

The Kota Kuala Muda Tsunami Memorial and the next door Tsunami Gallery are poignant reminders of the devastating tsunami which took place on 26 December 2004 following a powerful 8.9 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Sumatra.

Is Malaysia at risk of tsunami?

Research on tsunami have gained interest in Malaysia. Situated in the middle of the Sunda Plate and close to the Ring of Fire, Malaysia is surrounded by seismically active zones that pose risks of natural hazards, among which is tsunami.

How big was the tsunami that hit Sumatra?

The initial rupture on 26th of December triggered a series of tsunami waves resulting in runup as high as 50 m on the west coasts of Sumatra, which was hit within 20 min of the quake.