Sulawesi
Coverage of Sulawesi in the Nexus archive.
- A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, causing damage and injuries
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, injuring 32 people, damaging infrastructure, and displacing 109 residents. The quake, centered near Palu, triggered evacuations and 55 aftershocks, retraumatizing residents from a 2018 earthquake-tsunami disaster that killed over 4,000 people.
- 6.7-magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, causing damage and injuries
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Indonesia's Sulawesi island, injuring at least eight people and causing scattered damage. The quake, centered near Palu, triggered evacuations, aftershocks, and fears linked to past earthquakes, including a 2018 disaster that killed over 4,000.
- Panicked residents flee as ‘extremely strong’ earthquake hits Indonesia’s Sulawesi
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Sulawesi, Indonesia, causing panic and damage in Palu, a city previously devastated by a quake and tsunami. Hospitals evacuated patients outdoors as a safety measure.
- Indonesia’s nickel-rich Halmahera becoming a Chinese company island
Halmahera, Indonesia’s nickel-rich island in North Maluku province, is becoming a focal point for Chinese companies due to its significant nickel deposits, which are critical for the global energy transition. The island, located between Sulawesi and New Guinea, is now central to international efforts involving nickel, a key material for electric vehicle batteries.
- 6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, causing scattered damage
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, causing scattered damage and prompting evacuations in Palu. The quake, centered near Palu, triggered panic and minor structural damage, with authorities monitoring aftershocks. The region has a history of seismic disasters, including a 2018 earthquake and tsunami that killed over 4,000 people.