JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook part of Indonesia on Tuesday and was followed by strong aftershocks.The initial temblor caused strong shaking lasting more than a minute. No information on damage or casualties was immediately available.The quake was centered 46 kilometers (29 miles) east-southeast of Palu, the capital of Central Sulawesi province. The U.S. Geological Survey said it was about 10 kilometers (6 miles) deep. A subsequent quake measured 5.2 magnitude.Indonesia is crossed by several seismic faults, and earthquakes and volcanic activity are common.In January 2021, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake near the city of Mamuju on Sulawesi island left at least 100 people dead, with thousands sleeping outdoors for days out of fear of aftershocks.
6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake has shaken part of Indonesia. The initial temblor late Tuesday morning caused strong shaking lasting more than a minute.










