What was the magnitude of the earthquake that caused Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2004?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e 9.1
1. The earthquake's magnitude was measured between 9.1 and 9.3, making it the third-most powerful quake since 1900.
2. The tsunami struck after the magnitude 9.1 Sumatra-Andaman Earthquake occurred off the northwest coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, causing catastrophic levels of destruction to countries around the Indian Ocean basin.