2021 Sulawesi earthquake

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The 2021 Sulawesi earthquake hit the Majene Regency, in the province of West Sulawesi, on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on 15 January at 02:28 WITA. It had a magnitude of Mw 6.2. This earthquake was felt as far away as Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi, and Palu in Central Sulawesi.

Several buildings were destroyed, such as a three-storey building in Mamuju.[1]

42 people are confirmed dead and 820 more injured.[2]

References[change | change source]

  1. ↑ "Bangunan Bertingkat di Mamuju Dilaporkan Ambruk Akibat Gempa M 6,2". Detik. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  2. ↑ "M 5.7 - 31 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia". USGS-ANSS. Retrieved 15 January 2021.


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