On December 26, 2004, a massive tsunami struck the coasts of several countries in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia. The tsunami was caused by a magnitude 9.1 earthquake that occurred off the coast of Sumatra.
The tsunami struck Indonesia at 7:58 a.m. local time. The tsunami waves reached a height of up to 33 feet (10 meters) and caused widespread damage and loss of life. More than 220,000 people were killed in Indonesia as a result of the tsunami.