2,319 Homes Damaged by Earthquake in Sigi, Central Sulawesi

A powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Sigi, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia on June 16, 2026, leaving a trail of destruction. Official reports indicate that 2,319 homes were damaged, ranging from minor to severe. Of these, 134 homes suffered heavy damage, and 1,966 were lightly damaged, with 219 experiencing moderate damage.

The disaster affected a total of 8,586 people, comprising 2,762 families. Casualties included 17 individuals with severe injuries and 108 with minor injuries, alongside three fatalities. The affected areas span 42 villages across nine sub-districts, including Sigi Kota, Palolo, Nokilalaki, Tanambulava, Lindu, Dolo, Sigi Biromaru, Dolo Selatan, and Gumbasa. Villages like Uneni, Tongoa, Kamarora A, Kamarora B, and Sintuwu were particularly hard-hit.

Beyond residential damage, the earthquake also impacted public infrastructure. Numerous government offices, places of worship (16 mosques and 63 churches), 37 schools, and five health centers were damaged. The local disaster management agency (BPBD Sigi) is continuously updating these figures and reporting them to the Sigi Regency government. The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported the earthquake occurred at 10:27 AM Western Indonesian Time, with its tremors felt across Sigi, Parigi Moutong, Donggala, and Palu City.