Rome, 16 June (LaPresse) – An earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale struck parts of Indonesia on Tuesday, causing a strong tremor that lasted for over a minute and was followed by intense aftershocks. There are currently no immediate reports of casualties or damage. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake had its epicentre 46 kilometres east-southeast of Palu, the capital of Central Sulawesi province, at a depth of around 10 kilometres. Following the main tremor, a 5.2-magnitude earthquake was recorded. Indonesia lies along the so-called Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’ and is crossed by numerous active faults, which is why earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are frequent occurrences in the country. In January 2021, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake near the city of Mamuju, also on the island of Sulawesi, claimed at least 100 lives and forced thousands of people to spend days outdoors for fear of further aftershocks.
Earthquakes: 6.7-magnitude quake in Indonesia
Rome, 16 June (LaPresse) – An earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale struck parts of Indonesia on Tuesday, causing a strong tremor that lasted for over a minute and was followed by intense aftershocks. There are currently no immediate reports of casualties or damage. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake had its epicentre 46 kilometres east-southeast of Palu, the capital of Central Sulawesi province, at a depth of around 10 kilometres. Following the main tremor, a 5.2-magnitude earthquake was recorded. Indonesia lies along the so-called Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’ and is crossed by numerous active faults, which is why earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are frequent occurrences in the country. In January 2021, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake near the city of Mamuju, also on the island of Sulawesi, claimed at least 100 lives and forced thousands of people to spend days outdoors for fear of further aftershocks.
