2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami

2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami
2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami is located in Sulawesi
2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami
2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami is located in Indonesia
2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami
UTC time2018-09-28 10:02:44
ISC event612780996
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date28 September 2018
Local time18:02:44 WITA (Indonesia Central Standard Time)
Magnitude7.5 Mw
Depth20.0 km (12.4 mi)
Epicentre0°10′41″S 119°50′24″E / 0.178°S 119.840°E / -0.178; 119.840
FaultPalu-Koro fault
TypeStrike-slip
Max. intensityX (Extreme)
TsunamiYes (highest 10.7 m (35 ft) in Donggala Regency)
LandslidesYes
ForeshocksMw 6.1, M5.4, M5.0
Aftershocks32 (As of 31 December 2018)
Casualties
  • 4,340 dead[1]
  • 10,679 injured
  • 667 missing[1]
  • 70,821 evacuated[2]
  • (longer term) 206,524 made refugees as of 10/28[3]

On 28 September 2018, an earthquake struck the Minahasa Peninsula, Indonesia, with its epicentre located in the mountainous Donggala Regency, Central Sulawesi. The quake was located 77 km (48 mi) away from the provincial capital Palu and was felt as far away as Samarinda on East Kalimantan and also in Tawau, Malaysia.[4]

Many foreshocks followed, the largest of which was a magnitude 6.1 tremor that occurred earlier that day.

In the aftermath, a tsunami struck Palu, sweeping shore-lying houses and buildings on its way. The combined effects of the earthquake and tsunami led to the deaths of at least 4,340 people and injured 10,679 people. This is the deadliest earthquake in Indonesia since 2006.

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said the ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management (ACDM) must play a key role. They should coordinate and extend assistance to Indonesia. This support is crucial after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Sulawesi.[5]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sangadji, Ruslan (January 30, 2019). "Central Sulawesi disasters killed 4,340 people, final count reveals". Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2019-03-18.
  2. ↑ ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (3 October 2018). "Situation Update No . 5 M 7.4 Earthquake & Tsunami Sulawesi, Indonesia" (PDF). Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  3. ↑ "Bencana Sulteng, Total Sementara Korban Meninggal Capai 2.086 Jiwa". 2018-10-28.
  4. ↑ "Earthquake and tsunami in Sulawesi, Indonesia - at least 844 people killed". 28 September 2018. Archived from the original on 28 September 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  5. ↑ "Malaysia PM Mahathir wants Asean to help disaster-struck Indonesia". The Straits Times. 2018-10-04. ISSN 0585-3923.