The energy released on the Earth's surface (ME, which is the seismic potential for damage) by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was estimated at 1.1×1017 joules, or 26 megatons of TNT.
Energi yang dilepaskan di permukaan Bumi (ME, artinya potensi kerusakan seismik) oleh gempa dan tsunami Samudra Hindia 2004 diperkirakan sebesar 1,1×1017 joule, atau 26 megaton TNT.