Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Kills One, Damages Buildings In Indonesia
(MENAFN) A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi province late Sunday, killing one person during an evacuation operation and causing damage to homes and public facilities, according to local authorities.
Reports said the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency recorded the shallow earthquake at 9:46 p.m. local time (1346 GMT). The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles), with its epicenter located in Buol regency.
The tremor was felt in several surrounding areas, including parts of Central Sulawesi and neighboring Gorontalo province.
Buol Disaster Mitigation Agency chief Moh Khacfy Mardjun said initial assessments showed damage to several government buildings, a hospital, a restaurant, and residential structures.
"Preliminary data shows damage to several public facilities and residential buildings. One patient at the regional hospital also died during the evacuation process," Khacfy said.
Authorities continued evaluating the extent of the damage while arranging temporary shelters and providing emergency assistance to affected residents.
Reports said the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency recorded the shallow earthquake at 9:46 p.m. local time (1346 GMT). The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles), with its epicenter located in Buol regency.
The tremor was felt in several surrounding areas, including parts of Central Sulawesi and neighboring Gorontalo province.
Buol Disaster Mitigation Agency chief Moh Khacfy Mardjun said initial assessments showed damage to several government buildings, a hospital, a restaurant, and residential structures.
"Preliminary data shows damage to several public facilities and residential buildings. One patient at the regional hospital also died during the evacuation process," Khacfy said.
Authorities continued evaluating the extent of the damage while arranging temporary shelters and providing emergency assistance to affected residents.
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