Indonesia Earthquake
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A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck central Indonesia near Palu, Central Sulawesi, on Tuesday. The shallow tremor was felt strongly, causing panic and leading to building collapses in some areas, though no tsunami was triggered. Residents and hospital patients fled buildings amid the strong tremors.
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 devastating 2018 earthquake and subsequent liquefaction that ravaged the region, which was attributed to the Palu-Koro Fault. Nelly Florida Riama, Deputy Head of Geophysics at Indonesia's Meteorology,…
Indonesia hit by magnitude 6.7 earthquake, buildings collapse
A powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Saturday morning, shaking the region for more than a minute and raising concerns about potential damage. The epicenter was loc…
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes central Indonesia
A shallow 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook central Indonesia on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremor, which hit east-southeast of Palu in Central Sulawesi province, was felt stro…
Magnitude 6.7 Earthquake Shakes Northern Sulawesi, Indonesia
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake jolted the northern part of Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Tuesday, but authorities initially reported no damage or casualties. The tremor was felt in the region, causing co…
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…
Magnitude 6.7 Earthquake Shakes Palu, Hospital Patients Flee
A powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake jolted Palu, the capital city of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 10:27 AM Western Indonesian Time. The tectonic event caused widespread p…