Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA building is left damaged by an earthquake in Palu, Indonesia, on 16 June 2026 (AFP/Getty)A powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island, resulting in one fatality and 38 injuries. The tremor, which occurred near Palu, caused widespread damage to houses, places of worship, public buildings, and a key transport bridge. Authorities confirmed 71 aftershocks throughout the day and reported that at least 312 people have been displaced by the damage. Despite initial concerns, Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency confirmed there was no danger of a tsunami. Flights to and from Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport and Palu Mutiara airport experienced disruptions, though the UK's Foreign Office has not issued new travel advisories. In fullIs it safe to travel to Indonesia? What to know after 6.7-magnitude earthquake hits SulawesiThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Latest travel advice for Indonesia after 6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Sulawesi
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA building is left damaged by an earthquake in Palu, Indonesia, on 16 June 2026 (AFP/Getty)A powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island, resulting in one fatality and 38 injuries. The tremor, which occurred near Palu, caused widespread damage to houses, places of worship, public buildings, and a key transport bridge. Authorities confirmed 71 aftershocks throughout the day and reported that at least 312 people have been displaced by the damage. Despite initial concerns, Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency confirmed there was no danger of a tsunami. Flights to and from Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport and Palu Mutiara airport experienced disruptions, though the UK's Foreign Office has not issued new travel advisories. In fullIs it safe to travel to Indonesia? What to know after 6.7-magnitude earthquake hits SulawesiThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
