Dozens dead as earthquake flattens buildings in Indonesia January 15, 2021
At least 34 people have died and more than 200 injured in an earthquake on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, which has left buildings collapsed and rescue teams searching for survivors. Courtesy photo
JAKARTA At least 34 people have died and more than 200 injured in an earthquake on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, which has left buildings collapsed and rescue teams searching for survivors.
The strong, shallow earthquake shook the island just after midnight on Friday, causing landslides and sending people fleeing from their homes.
Thousands of people have been evacuated to temporary shelters following the 6.2 magnitude quake, which was centered 36 kilometers south of West Sulawesi province’s Mamuju district, according to the US Geological Survey.
A strong, shallow earthquake shook Indonesia's Sulawesi island just after midnight Friday, toppling homes and buildings, triggering landslides and killing at least 42 people.
MAMUJU, Indonesia (AP) A strong, shallow earthquake shook Indonesia’s Sulawesi island just after midnight Friday, toppling homes and buildings, triggering landslides and killing at least 42 people. More than 600 people were injured by the magnitude 6.2 quake, which sent people fleeing their homes in the darkness. Authorities were still collecting information about the full scale of casualties and.