2021 Sulawesi earthquake
The 2021 Sulawesi earthquake hit the Majene Regency, in the province of West Sulawesi, on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on 15 January at 02:28 WITA. It had a magnitude of Mw 6.2. This earthquake was felt as far away as Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi, and Palu in Central Sulawesi.
Several buildings were destroyed, such as a three-storey building in Mamuju.[1]
42 people are confirmed dead and 820 more injured.[2]
2021 Sulawesi Earthquake Media
A computer-simulated Mercalli intensity map from the Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS)
Damage caused by the foreshock
Drone view of West Sulawesi's Gubernatorial Building, which collapsed due to the mainshock
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References
- ↑ "Bangunan Bertingkat di Mamuju Dilaporkan Ambruk Akibat Gempa M 6,2". Detik. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ↑ "M 5.7 - 31 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia". USGS-ANSS. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
