M6.9 · 2019 Sunda Strait earthquake
Friday, August 2, 2019
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12:03 PM – 12:13 PM
152 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia
The 2019 Sunda Strait earthquake occurred on the night of 2 August 2019, when a magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattled Sunda Strait at a moderate depth of 52.8 kilometres. The epicentre was located 214 km from Bandar Lampung, the capital of Lampung and 147 km west of Sumur, Pandeglang Regency. The earthquake struck with a maximum intensity of VI (Strong). The earthquake prompted a tsunami warning in the area, with authorities urging coastal residents to immediately evacuate to higher grounds. Magnitude 6.9 (mww), 49 km deep, 152 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia — 7.28°S, 104.79°E. August 2, 2019 at 12:03 UTC. Felt reports to USGS: 332. Wiki link https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us60004zhq Data: US Geological Survey (public domain).
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