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Indonesia hit by 6.7 magnitude earthquake

DW English · Jun 16, 2026, 8:00 AM

Key takeaways

  • The earthquake hit part of Indonesia's Sulawesi island.
  • https://p.dw.com/p/5FTp7The earthquake damaged some buildings in Palu Image: Muhammad Rifki/AFPAdvertisement.
  • The quake hit east-southeast of Palu, Central Sulawesi province, at 10:27 a.m.

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The earthquake hit part of Indonesia's Sulawesi island. Indonesia lies on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" and is therefore prone to frequent, strong earthquakes.

https://p.dw.com/p/5FTp7The earthquake damaged some buildings in Palu Image: Muhammad Rifki/AFPAdvertisement. A shallow 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's central Sulawesi Island on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

The quake hit east-southeast of Palu, Central Sulawesi province, at 10:27 a.m. (0227 GMT).

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