Deadly Quake Strikes Indonesian Island of Sulawesi

According to a story that was published on BBC.com, the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia was struck by a significant earthquake. The earthquake, which occurred on Friday, November 26th, 2021 and registered a magnitude of 6.3 on the Richter scale, was centered in the city of Mamuju when it occurred.

The earthquake was responsible for a substantial amount of property destruction in the city; according to reports, a number of buildings collapsed, and others sustained serious structural damage. There have been at least three fatalities and scores more injuries, although these numbers could go up as search and rescue operations continue.

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The earthquake also caused a tsunami warning to be issued, and those living in coastal areas were advised to move to higher ground as soon as possible. The warning, however, was eventually lifted after it was determined that there had been no strong waves observed.

Due to its location on the “Ring of Fire,” a region that is characterized by a high frequency of seismic and volcanic activity, Indonesia has a particularly high risk of being affected by earthquakes and other types of natural catastrophes. In recent years, the nation has been rocked by a number of severe earthquakes and tsunamis, including a calamitous earthquake that struck the island of Sulawesi in 2018 and resulted in the deaths of thousands of people.

The most recent earthquake has brought to light the persistent difficulties that Indonesia faces in coping with the effects of natural disasters, as well as the requirement for continual efforts to strengthen infrastructure and emergency preparedness.

Katherine S

1/4 German, 3/4 Malaysian. I write, follow and monitor closely political news happening in Malaysia, and other happening news in the ASEAN region. Newswriter for the best ASEAN news website - The Asian Affairs.

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