A strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Sulawesi island early on Tuesday and damaged several buildings, according to the United States Geological Survey and local officials.
The quake occurred at 11:27 am local time (0327GMT), with its epicentre located about 46 kilometres east-southeast of Palu, capital of the Central Sulawesi province.
It struck at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, which can increase the intensity of ground shaking.
Officials said the quake damaged several buildings, including government offices, a university auditorium, and hotels in Palu City, while a key bridge was temporarily closed due to reported structural cracks, the state-run Antara News agency reported, citing officials.
