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1833 Sumatra Earthquake
- When
- 1833-11-25
- Where
- Western Sumatra and Bengkulu
A major earthquake struck Sumatra on November 25, 1833, with an estimated magnitude of 8.8–9.2 Mw.
The event occurred at about 22:00 local time. It shook Bengkulu and Western Sumatra. The magnitude estimate contradicts the legacy row's 8.7 figure. Rupture extent was determined using coral microatolls on the Mentawai islands.
Sources
- 1833 Sumatra earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
- Sumatra Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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