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Indonesian Palace Offers Condolences After Palu Earthquake Kills One

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Indonesian Presidential Palace expressed condolences for a 6.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Palu, Central Sulawesi, on June 16, 2026.
  • The earthquake resulted in one death and several injuries, with the Presidential Palace coordinating relief efforts with local authorities.
  • Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant for aftershocks and are providing education on disaster preparedness.

Indonesia's Presidential Palace has conveyed its condolences following a 6.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Palu, Central Sulawesi, on Tuesday morning, June 16, 2026. The quake, centered inland approximately 42 kilometers southeast of Palu, was a shallow event attributed to the Sausu Fault's activity.

We express our condolences for the earthquake incident in Palu yesterday, which caused one death and several injuries.

— Prasetyo Hadi, Minister Secretary of StateSpeaking to reporters about the government's response to the earthquake.

Minister Secretary of State Prasetyo Hadi confirmed that the government is maximizing efforts to assist victims. "We express our condolences for the earthquake incident in Palu yesterday, which caused one death and several injuries," Prasetyo told reporters. He assured that the Palace has been in communication with relevant agencies, including the Central Sulawesi Provincial Government, to ensure all relief operations are conducted effectively.

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The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported that the earthquake claimed one life in Sigi Regency and left 73 people with minor injuries and three with severe injuries, such as broken bones from collapsing structures. A total of 1,834 families, or 5,784 individuals, were affected across 33 villages. Sigi Regency was the most significantly impacted area, with damage also reported in Poso, Donggala, and Parigi Moutong regencies. An emergency response post has been established in Sigi.

We have also coordinated with various parties and the Governor of Central Sulawesi (Anwar Hafid) this morning to ensure all handling is carried out as well as possible.

— Prasetyo Hadi, Minister Secretary of StateDetailing the coordination efforts with local government.

Amidst the ongoing relief efforts, authorities are emphasizing the importance of public awareness regarding potential aftershocks. The central government has urged local authorities to educate communities on maintaining vigilance and staying informed about seismic activity to mitigate risks.

Including continuing to provide information to the public not to be careless, remain vigilant when anticipating subsequent earthquake events.

— Prasetyo Hadi, Minister Secretary of StateAdvising on public safety measures regarding aftershocks.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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