2021 Sulawesi earthquake

2021 earthquake in Indonesia

The 2021 Sulawesi earthquake hit the Majene Regency, in the province of West Sulawesi, on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on 15 January at 02:28 WITA. It had a magnitude of Mw 6.2. This earthquake was felt as far away as Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi, and Palu in Central Sulawesi.

Several buildings were destroyed, such as a three-storey building in Mamuju.[1]

42 people are confirmed dead and 820 more injured.[2]

References change

  1. "Bangunan Bertingkat di Mamuju Dilaporkan Ambruk Akibat Gempa M 6,2". Detik. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  2. "M 5.7 - 31 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia". USGS-ANSS. Retrieved 15 January 2021.