A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Tuesday. The epicentre was recorded about 42 kilometres southeast of the town of Palu at a depth of 10 km. Indonesia's geophysics agency BMKG reported that there was no tsunami risk.
The disaster left one person dead and dozens injured. In Palu, the capital of Central Sulawesi province with a population of about 400,000, the strong shaking sent residents fleeing into open areas.
Indonesia lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire and is therefore prone to frequent, strong earthquakes. The Tuesday quake was followed by strong aftershocks. Authorities have urged the public to exercise caution and heed official advice and instructions, warning that aftershocks can last for hours.