1931 Southwest Sumatra earthquake

The 1931 Southwest Sumatra earthquake occurred on 25 September at 05:59 UTC. It was located between the Enggano Island and Sumatra, Indonesia, then under the rule of Dutch East Indies.^[3] It had a magnitude of M_w 7.3,^[1] or M_s 7.5.^[4][5]

UTCtime1931-09-25 05:59:51

ISCevent907033

USGS-ANSSComCat

Localdate25 September 1931 (1931-09-25)

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1931 Southwest Sumatra earthquake

UTC time	1931-09-25 05:59:51
ISC event	907033
USGS-ANSS	ComCat
Local date	25 September 1931 (1931-09-25)
Local time	12:59
Magnitude	7.3 Mw[1]
Depth	35 km (22 mi)[1]
Epicenter	5.18°S 102.51°E / -5.18; 102.51[1]
Areas affected	Indonesia
Max. intensity	IX (Destructive)[2]
Tsunami	1 m

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The earthquake occurred off southwest Sumatra. Some huts were shifted by about 0.5 metre. The earthquake could be felt in Padang, more than 500 km away and in Bandung, about 600 km away. It was reported that the earthquake was even felt in Pamekasan, Madura Island, about 1250 km away. A tsunami of 1 metre high was reported.^[3]