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 powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck near Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 10:27 AM Western Indonesian Time. The tectonic earthquake, with its epicenter located at sea about 42 kilometers southeast of Palu, at a depth of 10 kilometers, was followed by several aftershocks. Dr. Daryono, a member of the Indonesian Disaster Expert Association (IABI), issued a stro…
Susu Fault Activity Triggers 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake in Palu, Indonesia
Palu, Indonesia – An earthquake measuring 6.7 magnitude shook Palu, Central Sulawesi, on Tuesday, originating from the Sausu Fault at a depth of 16 kilometers. This seismic event is distinct from the …
6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Palu, No Tsunami Potential
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 struck Palu, Central Sulawesi, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 10:27:44 AM Western Indonesia Time. The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (B…
Shallow M 6.7 Quake Shakes Palu, Hospital Patients Flee
A tectonic earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 struck Palu City, Central Sulawesi, on Tuesday, causing panic among residents who rushed out of their homes. The strong shaking prompted evacuations at th…
