Jakarta, June 16: A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck part of Indonesia on Tuesday, triggering strong aftershocks and causing panic in affected areas.
The earthquake caused strong shaking that lasted for more than a minute. However, authorities did not immediately report any casualties or damage.
According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake struck about 46 kilometres east southeast of Palu, the capital of Central Sulawesi province.
The agency said the earthquake originated at a depth of around 10 kilometres.
Strong aftershocks followed the initial tremor, although officials continued to assess the situation.
Emergency authorities have not yet released details regarding structural damage or injuries.
Indonesia frequently experiences earthquakes and volcanic activity because the country lies along multiple active seismic fault lines.
Authorities are expected to continue monitoring the region for further seismic activity.
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