Sumatra Earthquake Shock the World.

Earthquake hit part of west Sumatra, when 17:16 on September 30, 2009. The epicenter was 45 kilometers west-northwest of Padang, Sumatra and 220 kilometers southwest of Pekanbaru, Sumatra. This earthquake is following on the Tasikmalaya Earthquake in West Java. The government reports have to date confirmed 1115 dead, 1214 severely injured and 1688 slightly injured. Where the most deaths occurred in the areas of Padang Pariaman (675), and Padang (313).


Indonesia is situated within a zone of intense seismic activity known as Pacific Ring of Fire. It is located on one of the world’s most active fault lines along the Ring of Fire where the Indo-Australian Plate is being subducted beneath the Eurasian Plate. So the risk of earthquake in Indonesia is more than the other country in the world. Indonesian people must be aware for this condition, so that can minimize the death victims.


Because of the earthquake in West Sumatra, the international give the supports by giving the government of Indonesia many help. The help from the international is very useful to help many victims to stay alive.