Eastern Indonesia Shaken by Powerful Undersea Quake
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, causing injuries and structural damage without triggering a tsunami. The quake hit near Poso district in Central Sulawesi, injuring 29 people, including two critically. The Indonesian National Disaster Mitigation Agency is assessing earthquake impacts.
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A magnitude 5.8 undersea earthquake caused injury and structural damage in the eastern part of Indonesia on Sunday morning. The quake occurred north of the Poso district in Central Sulawesi province, resulting in 29 injuries, with two individuals critically harmed.
Following the initial quake, at least 15 aftershocks were recorded. Despite its severity, there was no tsunami warning issued by Indonesian authorities. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency has confirmed that most of those injured were attending a church service.
Amid concerns over structural damage, the Poso Disaster Mitigation Agency is conducting evaluations to determine the full extent of the earthquake's impact. The event highlights Indonesia's susceptibility to seismic activity due to its location on the volatile Pacific 'Ring of Fire.'
(With inputs from agencies.)
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