Tsunami that hit 14 countries after the largest rupture in history in the Indian Ocean This is the real story of the incredible loss of life that occurred on December 26, 2004 after a 9.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia causing a tsunami to hit coasts all across the Indian Ocean with zero warning. Photo by David Rydevik Sources for this series: National Geographic Docuseries Tsunami: Race Against Time. From Fear to Survival: Knowledge Is Key - ABC News 2
