Strong Earthquake Hits Indonesia’s Palu Region, Aftershocks Reported

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Jakarta, Indonesia —

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck parts of Indonesia on Tuesday, triggering strong aftershocks in the region.

The initial tremor caused intense shaking lasting over a minute in Palu, a city with approximately 400,000 residents and capital of Central Sulawesi province.

Reports indicate scattered damage, with hospitals evacuating patients—some on IV drips—outside as a precautionary measure.

The earthquake’s epicenter was located 46 kilometers (29 miles) east-southeast of Palu, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers (6 miles). Subsequent tremors measured 5.2, 5.0, and 4.9 magnitudes.

Indonesia, traversed by multiple seismic fault lines, experiences frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.

In January 2021, a magnitude 6.2 quake near Mamuju on Sulawesi island resulted in at least 100 fatalities, prompting thousands to sleep outdoors for days amid fears of aftershocks.

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