- An earthquake struck Central Sulawesi province in Indonesia, leading to disaster response efforts managed by the National Disaster Management Agency.
- The province of Central Sulawesi is geographically part of the island country of Indonesia.
- Central Sulawesi is located within Indonesia, which is part of Southeast Asia. The region includes the regencies of Sigi, Tojo Una-Una, and Donggala.
6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Central Sulawesi Province of Indonesia
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- Developments
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- Repetition
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What happened
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale struck Central Sulawesi province, near Palu, on Tuesday morning around 11:30 a.m. local time. The tremor affected Sigi, Donggala, and Tojo Una-Una regencies, prompting residents to evacuate in some areas. The event resulted in one death and at least 25 individuals sustaining minor injuries, with 13 others seriously wounded.
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Why it matters
The earthquake caused significant damage, including the partial collapse of a provincial road linking Palu, Sigi, and Poso, as well as damage to residential units, places of worship, and office buildings. Power disruptions affected 68,459 customers across five areas, and PLN deployed aid to affected communities in Sigi.
Who's involved
- Central SulawesiProvince of Indonesia affected by the seismic event
- IndonesiaCountry hosting the affected province
- DonggalaRegency impacted by the earthquake and recovery efforts
- SigiRegency impacted by the earthquake and aid recipient
- Tojo Una-UnaRegency impacted by the earthquake
- National Disaster Management AgencyAgency managing the national disaster response
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Earthquake hits Central Sulawesi province, affecting Sigi.1 source
Earthquake hits Central Sulawesi.1 source
Tectonic plates meet, causing seismic activity in Central Sulawesi.1 source
Earthquake hits Central Sulawesi near Palu City.1 source
Tectonic activity hits Central Sulawesi, part of the island of Sulawesi, in Indonesia.1 source
The government agency is managing the disaster response in Central Sulawesi.1 source
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The entities involved
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Anwar
Indonesian politician (born 1980 in Subang)
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Donggala
regency in Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia
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Sigi
regency in Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia
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Central Sulawesi
province of Indonesia, on island of Sulawesi