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Local media report that people are fleeing their homes over fears of a major catastrophe such as a tsunami.
At least 42 people died and 600 injured during a 6.2 magnitude earthquake in the Sulawesi island, Indonesia, on Friday.
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According to the Disaster Management Agency, the natural disaster displaced over 2000 people, although the authorities carry out the damage assessment as dozens of buildings are partially or destroy.
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit West Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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The authorities warned that powerful aftershocks could occur and it could trigger a tsunami, but no tsunami alert has been issued yet. Nonetheless, local media report that people are fleeing their homes over fears of a major catastrophe.
The earthquake hit 6km northeast of the town of Majene. Preliminary figures by local media outlets estimate that over 300 houses and two hotels are damaged.
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