This is the third largest earthquake ever recorded on a seismograph and the longest duration of fault in history (between 8.3 and 10 minutes). This earthquake caused the entire planet to vibrate 1 centimeter (0.4 inches) and trigger earthquake activity in various regions, including Alaska. [12] The epicenter is located between Simeulue Island and Sumatra. The suffering of affected communities and countries encourages various countries to provide humanitarian assistance. The international community as a whole contributed more than US $ 14 billion (2004) in the form of humanitarian assistance. This event was known among researchers as the Sumatra-Andaman earthquake. The subsequent tsunami received various nicknames, including the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the South Asian tsunami, the Indonesian tsunami, the Christmas tsunami, and the Boxing Day tsunami.

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