6.2 Earthquake Hits Indonesia Island, at Least 42 Dead
Rescuers evacuate a survivor pulled out from the ruin of a collapsed government's building following a 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Mamuju, West Sulawesi, Indonesia, 15 January 2021. | Photo: EFE/EPA/ Azhari Surahman
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. In the middle of the pandemic, teams from @palangmerah are searching for survivors and providing first aid to the affected people. ⛑
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.