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Earthquake Today: Tremor of Magnitude 5.7 Strikes Indonesia's Sulawesi
- A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Indonesia's Sulawesi region on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at a depth of 10 km.
- The quake occurred near Poso district in Central Sulawesi, about 15 kilometers north, an area previously affected by deadly earthquakes and tsunamis.
- Officials reported 29 injuries, including two critical cases, while rapid assessments continue and no deaths or property loss have yet been confirmed.
- The National Disaster Mitigation Agency stated no tsunami warning was issued and at least 15 aftershocks followed the initial quake at shallow depth.
- This earthquake highlights ongoing seismic risks in Sulawesi, where past events in 2018 and 2021 caused thousands of deaths and displacements.
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5.8 Magnitude Quake Rocks Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island
PALU, Indonesia—A magnitude 5.8 undersea earthquake shook the eastern side of Indonesia on Sunday morning, injuring 29 people, including two in critical condition. The quake struck 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) north of Poso district in Central Sulawesi province, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, and was followed by at least 15 aftershocks. No tsunami warning was issued by Indonesian authorities. Indonesia’s National Disaster Mitigation Agenc…
Earthquake On Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day Injures Dozens, Damaging Church In Sulawesi - Worthy Christian News
By Stefan J. Bos, Worthy News Chief International Correspondent PALU, INDONESIA (Worthy News) – Christian worshipers ran for their lives as a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck during Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day celebrations on Sunday, injuring dozens in Central Sulawesi, Worthy News learned. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) announced that at least 32 people were injured—including several in critical condition—after the quake hi…
The earthquake, whose focal depth is estimated at 10 kilometers, shook the Poso region - Watch video
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