Overview
- The magnitude 6.7 quake struck Sulawesi on Tuesday at a shallow depth of about 10 kilometers and was felt across multiple provinces.
- The U.S. Geological Survey recorded dozens of aftershocks, including events up to magnitude 5.2, and officials are tracking them for further risk.
- Authorities issued no tsunami warning because the epicenter was inland, but strong surface shaking has raised concerns about damage to poorly built structures.
- Local reports and images show mass evacuations, hospitals moving patients outdoors, damaged roofs and rubble, and at least one death with dozens injured.
- The event revived memories of the deadly 2018 Palu quake and underscores the region’s position on the Pacific Ring of Fire and the need for rapid damage assessments and relief planning.