9.3 magnitude earthquake creates tsunami in Indian Ocean killing 230,000 people

On 26 December 2004, a cataclysmic 9.3 magnitude undersea earthquake struck near the Indonesian coast, unleashing a tsunami of unparalleled ferocity.

Towering waves radiated across the Indian Ocean, wreaking havoc upon Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Maldives, and other coastal regions.

Entire villages were swept away in moments, leaving behind scenes of unimaginable devastation and despair.

The disaster claimed approximately 230,000 lives, making it one of the deadliest natural calamities in recorded history and a haunting reminder of the Earth's unbridled power.