Jakarta, ThedailyID — A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck near Palu, Central Sulawesi, on Tuesday, triggering panic among residents across the affected area.
The quake occurred at around 11:27 a.m. local time, according to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency.
BMKG reported that the earthquake’s epicenter was located at 1.04 degrees south latitude and 120.23 degrees east longitude. The quake originated at a depth of 10 kilometers, about 49 kilometers northeast of Sigi, Central Sulawesi.
Residents immediately rushed out of their homes as strong shaking hit the region. Many gathered along roadsides and open areas while waiting for conditions to stabilize.
In Nunu Village, Tatanga District, Palu City, residents remained outside their homes due to concerns about possible aftershocks.
One resident, Sulistio Anggriawan, said he was relaxing at home when the earthquake suddenly struck.
“The quake was very strong. I can still feel slight shaking now,” Sulistio said, as quoted by local media.
He estimated the shaking lasted around 10 seconds. The experience also revived memories of previous earthquakes that affected the region.
Meanwhile, many residents hesitated to return indoors because of lingering fear and trauma.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation following the earthquake. As of now, officials have not reported major damage or casualties.
The quake serves as another reminder of Indonesia’s vulnerability to seismic activity due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
