2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami
On 28 September 2018, an earthquake struck the Minahasa Peninsula, Indonesia, with its epicentre located in the mountainous Donggala Regency, Central Sulawesi. The quake was located 77 km (48 mi) away from the provincial capital Palu and was felt as far away as Samarinda on East Kalimantan and also in Tawau, Malaysia.[4]
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| UTC time | 2018-09-28 10:02:44 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 612780996 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 28 September 2018 |
| Local time | 18:02:44 WITA (Indonesia Central Standard Time) |
| Magnitude | 7.5 Mw |
| Depth | 20.0 km (12.4 mi) |
| Epicentre | 0°10′41″S 119°50′24″E / 0.178°S 119.840°E |
| Fault | Palu-Koro fault |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Max. intensity | X (Extreme) |
| Tsunami | Yes (highest 10.7 m (35 ft) in Donggala Regency) |
| Landslides | Yes |
| Foreshocks | Mw 6.1, M5.4, M5.0 |
| Aftershocks | 32 (As of 31 December 2018) |
| Casualties | |
Many foreshocks followed, the largest of which was a magnitude 6.1 tremor that occurred earlier that day.
In the aftermath, a tsunami struck Palu, sweeping shore-lying houses and buildings on its way. The combined effects of the earthquake and tsunami led to the deaths of at least 4,340 people and injured 10,679 people. This is the deadliest earthquake in Indonesia since 2006.
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said the ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management (ACDM) must play a key role. They should coordinate and extend assistance to Indonesia. This support is crucial after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Sulawesi.[5]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sangadji, Ruslan (January 30, 2019). "Central Sulawesi disasters killed 4,340 people, final count reveals". Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2019-03-18.
- ↑ ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (3 October 2018). "Situation Update No . 5 M 7.4 Earthquake & Tsunami Sulawesi, Indonesia" (PDF). Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- ↑ "Bencana Sulteng, Total Sementara Korban Meninggal Capai 2.086 Jiwa". 2018-10-28.
- ↑ "Earthquake and tsunami in Sulawesi, Indonesia - at least 844 people killed". 28 September 2018. Archived from the original on 28 September 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- ↑ "Malaysia PM Mahathir wants Asean to help disaster-struck Indonesia". The Straits Times. 2018-10-04. ISSN 0585-3923.
