Key facts
- A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Sulawesi island, Indonesia, on Tuesday morning.
- The earthquake's epicenter was recorded about 42 km southeast of Palu at a depth of 10 km.
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring 38 others. The quake caused scattered damage, including to homes and public buildings, but did not trigger a tsunami.

This earthquake highlights Indonesia's ongoing vulnerability to seismic events and the critical need for disaster preparedness, particularly in regions like Palu which has a history of devastating earthquakes and tsunamis.
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Tuesday morning, resulting in one death and 38 injuries, according to the disaster mitigation agency. The quake's epicenter was located approximately 42 kilometers southeast of the town of Palu at a depth of 10 kilometers. Strong aftershocks were felt, causing scattered damage to roads, places of worship, bridges, offices, and 67 homes. The Sigi region reported the sole fatality. While no tsunami risk was identified, the event brings to mind the devastating 2018 earthquake and tsunami that hit Palu. Indonesia, situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire, is highly prone to seismic activity.