6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia
Summary
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Palu city on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, causing strong shaking and aftershocks. Hospitals evacuated patients as a safety measure, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or tsunami danger.Key Facts
- The earthquake happened on Tuesday near Palu, the capital of Central Sulawesi province.
- The shaking lasted more than a minute, with a magnitude of 6.7.
- Aftershocks followed, the strongest being magnitude 5.2.
- The quake’s focus was about 10 kilometers (6 miles) underground and 43 kilometers (27 miles) from Palu.
- Some hospitals evacuated patients outside as a safety precaution, including those with IV drips.
- No information on deaths or injuries was immediately available.
- Indonesia frequently experiences earthquakes and volcanic activity due to multiple fault lines.
- Palu was severely damaged by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in 2018, which caused a tsunami and liquefaction, killing over 4,000 people.
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