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6.7 magnitude earthquake strikes off of Indonesia, US Geological Survey says

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia, centered 46 kilometers east-southeast of Palu in Central Sulawesi province. The quake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers, lasted over a minute and was followed by several aftershocks measuring up to 5.2 magnitude. Scattered damage was reported, and hospitals evacuated patients as a precaution. Indonesia experiences frequent seismic activity due to its location along multiple fault lines. A similar earthquake in 2021 near Mamuju resulted in significant casualties.

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16/06/2026 - 6:54 GMT+2

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook part of Indonesia on Tuesday and was followed by strong aftershocks.

The initial temblor caused strong shaking lasting more than a minute in Palu, a city of about 400,000 people and the capital of Central Sulawesi province.

Scattered damage was reported, and hospitals evacuated patients, some with IV drips, outside as a safety measure.

The initial quake was centred 46 kilometres east-southeast of Palu, and the US Geological Survey said it was about 10 kilometres deep. The strongest subsequent quakes measured 5.2, 5.0 and 4.9 magnitude.

Indonesia is crossed by several seismic faults, and earthquakes and volcanic activity are common.

In January 2021, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake near the city of Mamuju on Sulawesi island left at least 100 people dead, with thousands sleeping outdoors for days out of fear of aftershocks.

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Source document: US Geological Survey

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6.7 magnitude earthquake strikes off of Indonesia, US Geological Survey says

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia, centered 46 kilometers east-southeast of Palu in Central Sulawesi province. The quake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers, lasted over a minute and was followed by several aftershocks measuring up to 5.2 magnitude. Scattered damage was reported, and hospitals evacuated patients as a precaution. Indonesia experiences frequent seismic activity due to its location along multiple fault lines. A similar earthquake in 2021 near Mamuju resulted in significant casualties.

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