M7.6 · 1909 Kerinci earthquake
Thursday, June 3, 1909
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6:40 PM – 6:50 PM
76 km SSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia
The 1909 Kerinci earthquake struck Sumatra, Dutch East Indies on June 4 at 01:40 WIB. The shock measured Mw 7.6 and occurred along the Great Sumatran fault. Damage was extensive and great around the Kerinci area; many homes collapsed and roads were damaged. The death toll stood at between 195 and 230. Magnitude 7.6 (mw), 35 km deep, 76 km SSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia — 2.71°S, 101.19°E. June 3, 1909 at 18:40 UTC. Wiki link https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/iscgem16958038 Data: US Geological Survey (public domain).
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