Central Sulawesi Earthquake Damages 847 Buildings, Affects 33 Villages

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, on Tuesday, June 16, leaving a trail of destruction. The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported that 847 buildings, including homes and public facilities, sustained damage ranging from minor to severe. The Sigi Regency bore the brunt of the impact, with 800 houses damaged, including 68 moderately damaged and 12 severely damaged. Additionally, two offices, 15 places of worship, and a bridge connecting two villages were affected.

“

There are four regencies, one city, a total of 10 sub-districts and 33 villages affected.

The earthquake also caused casualties, with one person reported dead from a heart attack. Seventy-three people suffered minor injuries, and three sustained severe injuries. The affected areas spanned 10 sub-districts across four regencies and one city, impacting 33 villages and displacing 1,834 families, totaling approximately 5,784 individuals.

“

Yes, the BPBD recorded 847 houses and various buildings affected by the earthquake yesterday.

The seismic event originated from the Sausu Fault, according to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). This fault is distinct from the Palu-Koro Fault, which triggered the catastrophic earthquake and liquefaction that devastated Palu and surrounding areas in 2018. The BMKG emphasized that the shallow depth of the earthquake's hypocenter points to the Sausu Fault as the source.

“

Sigi was the most heavily impacted with 800 houses damaged, consisting of 720 slightly damaged, 68 moderately damaged, and 12 severely damaged. Additionally, 2 offices, 15 places of worship, and one connecting bridge were affected.