Central Sulawesi Earthquake
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A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck near Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, caused by the Sausu Fault. The shallow quake triggered panic, with hospital patients fleeing, but no tsunami potential was reported. Experts warn the event highlights the risk from local fault activity.
Palu earthquake magnitude 6.7 sounds alarm on local fault activity
- A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck near Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, followed by aftershocks. - Experts warn the quake highlights the risk from local fault activity, urging a broader mitigation strategy. - The earthquake damaged at least 67 homes and disrupted a major transportation route connecting Palu, Sigi, and Poso.
Susu Fault Activity Triggers 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake in Palu, Indonesia
- A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, at a depth of 16 km, caused by the Sausu Fault. - This earthquake's cause differs from the 2018 event, which was linked to the Pa…
6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Palu, No Tsunami Potential
- A magnitude 6.7 tectonic earthquake struck Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 10:27:44 AM Western Indonesia Time. - The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophys…
Shallow M 6.7 Quake Shakes Palu, Hospital Patients Flee
- A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Palu City, Central Sulawesi, on Tuesday. - The strong tremors caused panic, with residents and hospital patients evacuating buildings. - The earthquake's epicenter …
