Wed, 26 Feb 2025
6.1-magnitude quake hits near Indonesia's Sulawesi island

JAKARTA, 26th February, 2025 (WAM) -- A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit near the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, forcing residents to flee outside but with no damage or casualties reported.

The tremor hit at 6:55 am local time (2255 GMT) at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) with the epicentre offshore near North Sulawesi province, according to the USGS.

The country's meteorological agency gave a lower magnitude of 6.0 and said there was no potential for a tsunami.

More Indonesia News

Access More

Sign up for Indonesia News

a daily newsletter full of things to discuss over drinks.and the great thing is that it's on the house!