A powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Sulawesi island on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring dozens more. The quake caused damage to homes, infrastructure, and public buildings across parts of Central Sulawesi province. Local authorities are assessing the impact as affected communities begin recovery efforts.
According to Indonesia’s geophysics agency, BMKG, the earthquake occurred Tuesday morning. The epicentre was located about 42 kilometres southeast of the city of Palu at a depth of 10 kilometres. Despite its strength, officials confirmed that the quake did not trigger a tsunami warning.
Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency said one person died in the Sigi region, although further details were not immediately released. Authorities also reported 38 injuries linked to the earthquake. Emergency teams have been monitoring conditions and assisting affected residents in damaged areas.
The agency said the quake damaged roads connecting three regions in Central Sulawesi. In addition, places of worship, bridges, government offices, and at least 67 homes suffered varying degrees of destruction. Officials continue to evaluate structural damage and identify areas requiring urgent repairs.
Indonesia frequently experiences earthquakes because it lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the world’s most active seismic zones. The region remains sensitive to major tectonic activity, including the devastating 2018 Palu earthquake and tsunami, which killed thousands and ranks among the country’s deadliest recent disasters.