Central Sulawesi Earthquake Damages Over 2,300 Houses, Causes Fatalities

A significant earthquake struck Sigi Regency in Central Sulawesi, causing widespread damage to residential buildings and public infrastructure. According to the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Sigi, a total of 2,319 houses sustained damage. Of these, 1,966 were lightly damaged, 219 moderately damaged, and 134 were heavily damaged.

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Based on data from the Disaster Management Operations Control Center (Pusdalops PB), there are 2,319 damaged houses, consisting of 1,966 lightly damaged houses, 219 moderately damaged, and 134 heavily damaged.

The disaster has affected a substantial number of people, with 8,586 individuals and 2,762 families impacted. The casualties reported include 17 individuals with serious injuries, 108 with minor injuries, and tragically, three fatalities. The affected areas span across 42 villages within nine different districts, with Uneni, Tongoa, Kamarora A, Kamarora B, and Sintuwu identified as the most severely impacted villages.

Beyond residential damage, the earthquake also took a toll on essential public facilities. Reports indicate damage to government offices, 16 mosques, 63 churches, 37 schools, and five community health centers. The Disaster Management Operations Control Center (Pusdalops PB) is continuously updating the data and reporting to the Sigi Regency Government.

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Specifically, there are 17 seriously injured individuals, 108 with minor injuries, and three fatalities.

The tectonic earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.7, occurred on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 10:27 AM local time, according to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). The tremors were felt in Sigi, Parimo, Donggala, and Palu City. The agency is also monitoring aftershocks, including a recent M5.3 tremor.

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We continue to update this data daily and report it to the Sigi Regency Government.