Strong earthquake in Indonesia causes serious damage

On June 16, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 struck Indonesia, according to Zamin.uz.

Following the main tremor, several aftershocks were recorded in the region, as reported by international media outlets.

The seismic activity caused strong shaking lasting more than a minute in Palu, the administrative center of Central Sulawesi Province, where approximately 400,000 people reside.

Preliminary reports indicate that the earthquake caused significant damage in certain areas. Cracks appeared in several buildings, and the upper part of the Sigi district administrative building collapsed.

Additionally, one of the buildings of the local university was damaged. As a safety measure, patients were evacuated from hospitals, including those receiving intravenous treatment.

They were reportedly moved to safe locations. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake's epicenter was located 46 kilometers southeast of Palu.

The focus was recorded at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. The strongest aftershocks reached magnitudes of 5.2, 5.0, and 4.9.

Local authorities have urged the public to follow official guidelines and take precautionary measures. Experts warn that aftershocks may continue for several more hours.

Indonesia lies in a region where several major seismic zones intersect, making earthquakes and volcanic activity frequent occurrences in the country.