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Earthquake Rocks Indonesia: 6.7 Magnitude Tremor Shakes Palu RegionJune 16, 2026 – 6:54 AM GMT+2A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi province Tuesday, triggering significant aftershocks and prompting emergency responses in the capital Palu.The seismic event caused prolonged intense shaking exceeding one minute in duration across the region. Emergency protocols were swiftly enacted, with healthcare facilities evacuating patients including those utilizing intravenous medical support as precautionary safety measures.Seismologists report the main tremor originated approximately 46 kilometers southeast of Palu, registering a depth of 10 kilometers below Earth’s surface. The strongest subsequent aftershocks measured intensities of 5.2, 5.0, and 4.9 on the Richter scale.Indonesia’s position across multiple seismic fault lines renders the archipelago particularly susceptible to tectonic activity. Recent history demonstrates this vulnerability, with the 2021 magnitude 6.2 earthquake near Mamuju resulting in fatalities and widespread displacement.«This remains an active incident,

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