Publish: 15:11, 07 Dec, 2024

5.8-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia’s central Sulawesi

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5.8-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia’s central Sulawesi

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's Central Sulawesi province early Saturday, causing tremors felt in nearby regions but posing no tsunami risk, according to the country’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG).

The quake occurred at 12:14 a.m. Jakarta time (1714 GMT Friday), with its epicenter located 73 kilometers northwest of Buol Regency at a depth of 21 kilometers beneath the seabed.

The tremors were recorded at an intensity of III to IV on the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in Buol and Tolitoli Regencies. No tsunami warning was issued as the earthquake was not expected to generate significant waves.

“So far, there are no preliminary reports of damage or casualties caused by the tremors, but a risk assessment is ongoing,” said M. Ihsan, a senior official from the local disaster management agency.

Indonesia, situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire, frequently experiences earthquakes and volcanic activity due to its position at the convergence of multiple tectonic plates. The region is home to 127 active volcanoes, making it one of the most seismically active areas in the world.

Source: Xinhua

Bd-pratidin English/ Jisan

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