A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck central Indonesia on Tuesday, shaking parts of Central Sulawesi. The initial quake was centered about 46 kilometers east-southeast of Palu, the provincial capital, and struck at a shallow depth of roughly 10 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremor lasted more than a minute and was felt strongly in areas including Palu and Sigi. Indonesian officials did not report any immediate damage or casualties in the early aftermath, and no tsunami threat was indicated by Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency. The earthquake was followed by strong aftershocks, including a subsequent quake measuring about 5.2. The reports also note that Indonesia lies along multiple seismic faults and experiences frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity. A past comparison cited by one outlet is a January 2021 earthquake near Mamuju on Sulawesi, which caused significant casualties and prompted many residents to sleep outdoors due to aftershock fears. Authorities continue assessing the situation as information on impacts remains preliminary.
6.7 Earthquake Strikes Central Indonesia, Followed by Aftershocks
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck central Indonesia on Tuesday, shaking parts of Central Sulawesi. The initial quake was centered about 46 kilometers east-southeast of Palu, the provincial capital, an...
- A magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits central Indonesia, near Palu in Central Sulawesi.
- The quake’s epicenter is reported about 46 km east-southeast of Palu.
- The earthquake depth is reported around 10 km, with strong shaking lasting over a minute.
- No immediate reports of casualties or damage are available; an aftershock of about magnitude 5.2 follows.
- Indonesia does not issue a tsunami threat, according to meteorology and geophysics authorities.
PALU, Indonesia — A shallow 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Indonesia on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The tremor hit east southeast of Palu, Central Sulawesi province, at 10:27 am (0227 GMT). The earthquake was felt quite strongly in Palu and Sigi, but did not pose a tsunami threat, according to Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency. READ: Indonesia residents rush outside as 6.6M quake hits Palu resident Nurhaidar, who, like many Indonesians, has only one name, was cooking in her kitchen when she felt the quake. “Suddenly, it was like […]...Keep on reading: Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes central Indonesia
1 hour agoJAKARTA, Indonesia — A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook part of Indonesia on Tuesday and was followed by strong aftershocks. The initial temblor caused strong shaking lasting more than a minute. No information on damage or casualties was immediately available. The quake was centered 46 kilometers (29 miles) east-southeast of Palu, the capital of Central Sulawesi province. The U.S. Geological Survey said it was about 10 kilometers (6 miles) deep. A subsequent quake measured 5.2 magnitude. Indonesia is crossed by several seismic faults, and earthquakes and volcanic activity are common. In January 2021, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake near the city of Mamuju on Sulawesi island left at least 100 people dead, with thousands sleeping outdoors for days out of fear of aftershocks.
1 hour agoThe tremor hit east-southeast of Palu in Central Sulawesi province, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
1 hour agoThe quake was centred 46 kilometers east-southeast of Palu, the capital of Central Sulawesi province
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