A strong 6.7-degree earthquake struck in the morning the area where Kelve (or Sulawesi) is located in central Indonesia, announced the American Institute of Geological Studies (USGS), without so far reported injuries or serious material damage, according to the early information of the authorities of the Southeast Asian archipelago.
The earthquake, with a small focal depth, had a focal area southeast of Palos, in the province of central Kelves, and was recorded at 10:27 (p. local time); 06:27 Greek time).
The time of the earthquake:
!A few minutes ago: CCTV footage captures the strong shaking causated by the M6,7 earthquake in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. pic.twitter.com/UK5ilnVabx— News.Az (@news az) June 16, 2026
A few minutes ago: CCTV footage captures the strong shaking causated by the M6,7 earthquake in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. pic.twitter. Com/FllUYkvYBw— Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) June 16, 2026
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