Indonesia Rocked by 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake, Causing Damage
WHO:
AP - At least one resident was killed, and 38 others were reported injured, including 13 with serious injuries in the hardest hit Sigi regency, according to Abdul Muhari, the National Disaster Management Agency’s spokesperson.
ABC News - Residents of Palu, a city of about 400,000 people, were affected by the earthquake.
Phys.org - Residents of a city previously devastated by a quake and tsunami eight years ago were rattled.
WHAT:
AP - A preliminary report indicated that at least 312 people have been displaced by the earthquake.
AP - The earthquake caused widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure, including 67 houses, six places of worship, four public facilities, two bridges, two government office buildings, and three business sites.
AP - At least 71 aftershocks were recorded throughout the day following the earthquake.
DW.com - Footage from the affected area showed heavily damaged structures with partially collapsed roofs, shattered walls, and scattered debris.
DW.com - The National Disaster Management Agency stated that information on the extent of the damage as well as possible casualties or displaced residents was still being collected.
DW.com - Effendi Natali, a general manager of a four-star hotel in Palu, reported that all guests were evacuated safely, and the hotel sustained only minor damage.
DW.com - Palu resident Nurhaidar described the tremor as a jolt that made the entire roof of her house make noise, prompting her to evacuate with her children.
ABC News - A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook part of Indonesia and was followed by strong aftershocks.
ABC News - The initial quake caused strong shaking lasting more than a minute.
ABC News - Scattered damage was reported, and hospitals evacuated patients, some with IV drips, outside as a safety measure.
ABC News - The initial quake was centered 46 kilometers (29 miles) east-southeast of Palu and was about 10 kilometers (6 miles) deep.
ABC News - The strongest subsequent quakes measured 5.2, 5.0, and 4.9 magnitude.
WHERE:
AP - Four regencies close to the epicenter, with a combined population of 1.3 million, have yet to be fully assessed.
DW.com - The earthquake was centered 43 kilometers (27 miles) east-southeast of Palu.
ABC News - The earthquake occurred in Palu, the capital of Central Sulawesi province, Indonesia.
ABC News - The quake was centered 46 kilometers (29 miles) east-southeast of Palu.
WHEN:
ABC News - The earthquake occurred on a Tuesday.
WHY:
ABC News - Indonesia is crossed by several seismic faults, making earthquakes and volcanic activity common.
HOW:
AP - Residents moved away from coastal areas as a precaution, despite the agency stating there was no danger of a tsunami.
DW.com - Patients were evacuated from several hospitals to ensure safety during the earthquake.
ABC News - Hospitals evacuated patients outside as a safety measure during the earthquake.
(UPDATED June 17, 2026 06:41 UTC)
A powerful earthquake has resulted in the tragic death of at least one resident and left 38 others injured, with 13 suffering serious injuries in the Sigi regency, according to the National Disaster Management Agency’s spokesperson, Abdul Muhari. The quake has displaced at least 312 people and caused extensive damage, impacting 67 houses, six places of worship, and several public facilities, while 71 aftershocks were recorded throughout the day. Residents have evacuated coastal areas as a precaution, even though officials have stated there is no tsunami threat, and four nearby regencies with a combined population of 1.3 million are still awaiting full assessment.
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(UPDATED June 16, 2026 20:09 UTC)
An earthquake centered 43 kilometers east-southeast of Palu has caused significant damage, with footage revealing heavily damaged structures, partially collapsed roofs, and scattered debris. The National Disaster Management Agency is currently gathering information on the extent of the damage and any potential casualties or displaced residents, while local hotels, including a four-star establishment, reported safe evacuations of all guests with only minor damage. Residents described the tremor as a jolt that prompted immediate evacuations, and hospitals also took precautionary measures by evacuating patients to ensure their safety.
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(UPDATED June 16, 2026 08:52 UTC)
A powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake has shaken Palu, the capital of Central Sulawesi province in Indonesia, affecting its population of about 400,000 residents. The quake, which was centered 46 kilometers east-southeast of the city and about 10 kilometers deep, caused strong shaking that lasted over a minute and led to scattered damage, prompting hospitals to evacuate patients outside for safety. Following the initial tremor, strong aftershocks were recorded, with the most significant measuring magnitudes of 5.2, 5.0, and 4.9.