Magnitude-6.2 quake hits Indonesia's West Sulawesi

Published Thu, Jan 14, 2021 · 11:04 PM

DeeperDive is a beta AI feature. Refer to full articles for the facts.

[JAKARTA] A strong, magnitude-6.2 earthquake struck the Indonesian province of West Sulawesi on Friday, the US Geological Survey said.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries from the quake, which hit at 2.18am local time Friday (18:18 GMT Thursday).

The epicentre was 36km south of Mamuju, the capital of West Sulawesi, and the quake had a depth of 18km, the USGS said.

Mamuju is home to approximately 110,000 people.

AFP

Decoding Asia newsletter: your guide to navigating Asia in a new global order. Sign up here to get Decoding Asia newsletter. Delivered to your inbox. Free.

Share with us your feedback on BT's products and services