Magnitude 6.7 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale struck Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island on Tuesday, according to the country’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG).

The earthquake’s epicentre was located approximately 42 kilometres (26.1 miles) southeast of the town of Palu at a depth of 10 kilometres, BMKG said.

Authorities reported that there was no tsunami threat following the quake, easing concerns of potential coastal impacts.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. Officials are continuing to monitor the situation and assess any effects in the affected areas.

Indonesia is situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for frequent seismic activity due to the movement of tectonic plates.