A powerful earthquake has killed at least 42 people and injured hundreds on Indonesia's island of Sulawesi on Friday, as authorities warn of more quakes that could trigger a tsunami.
Residents inspect quake-damaged buildings in Mamuju, West Sulawesi - AAP
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A 6.2-magnitude earthquake on Indonesia s Sulawesi island has killed at least 35 people and injured hundreds, with the meteorological agency warning of aftershocks, possibly strong enough to trigger a tsunami.
The powerful quake struck 6km northeast of the town of Majene, at the relatively shallow depth of 10km, just before 1.30am, sending thousands of frightened residents out of their homes and fleeing for higher ground.
The earthquake and aftershocks caused three landslides, cut electricity, damaged bridges to regional hubs such as the city of Makassar, and damaged more than 60 homes, two hotels and the provincial governor s office, where at least two people were buried under rubble, authorities said.
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake on Indonesia's Sulawesi island killed at least 35 people and injured hundreds on Friday, with the meteorological agency warning of aftershocks, possibly strong enough to trigger a tsunami.
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake on Indonesia's Sulawesi island killed at least 35 people and injured hundreds on Friday, with the meteorological agency warning of aftershocks, possibly strong enough to trigger a tsunami.
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island killed at least 35 people and injured hundreds on Friday, with the meteorological agency warning of aftershocks, possibly strong enough to trigger a tsunami. The powerful quake struck 6 km (3.73 miles) northeast of the town of Majene, at the relatively shallow depth of 10 km, just before 1.30 a.m., sending thousands of frightened residents out of their homes and fleeing for higher ground.
. The earthquake and aftershocks caused three landslides, cut electricity, damaged bridges to regional hubs such as the city of Makassar, and damaged more than 60 homes, two hotels and the provincial governor’s office, where at least two people were buried under rubble, authorities said.