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Sulawesi Struck by 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake
16 Jun
Summary
- A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit Sulawesi island on Tuesday.
- The earthquake's epicenter was near the town of Palu.
- Indonesia's geophysics agency confirmed no tsunami risk.
On Tuesday, a powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Sulawesi island in Indonesia. The Indonesian geophysics agency BMKG reported the epicenter was situated about 42 kilometers southeast of Palu.
The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. Authorities have confirmed that this seismic event poses no tsunami risk to the surrounding areas.
The tremor served as a reminder of Indonesia's vulnerability to seismic activity. While the immediate threat of a tsunami was averted, the magnitude indicates a significant geological event.
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