5.9-magnitude quake hits West Sulawesi's Majene 14th January 2021 A 5.9-magnitude quake jolted Majene, West Sulawesi province, on Thursday (January 14, 2021). (ANTARA/HO.BMKG) It is strongly believed the quake was caused by the Mamuju thrust. This is apparent from the result of the source mechanism analysis, which shows that the quake has a thrust fault. Jakarta (ANTARA) - An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale shook Majene in West Sulawesi province on Thursday afternoon, sending local residents rushing outdoors.
"It is strongly believed the quake was caused by the Mamuju thrust. This is apparent from the result of the source mechanism analysis, which shows that the quake has a thrust fault," coordinator of the earthquake and tsunami mitigation section at the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), Daryono, said on Thursday.