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        "msgid": "palu-earthquake-m6-7-has-no-tsunami-potential-bmkg-advises-residents-1781589101",
        "date": "2026-06-16 11:51:24",
        "title": "Palu Earthquake M6.7 Has No Tsunami Potential, BMKG Advises Residents",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck southeast of Palu, Central Sulawesi, on Tuesday morning, but authorities confirmed there is no tsunami threat. The shallow quake, caused by active fault activity, was strongly felt in Palu and surrounding areas, with nine aftershocks recorded. Residents have been urged to remain calm and inspect buildings for structural damage before re-entering.",
        "content": "<p>Palu has just been shaken by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake. The\nMeteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has confirmed\nthat the earthquake does not have the potential to trigger a\ntsunami.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cModelling results show that this earthquake DOES NOT HAVE TSUNAMI\nPOTENTIAL,\u201d stated the BMKG in its official statement.<\/p>\n<p>The earthquake occurred on Tuesday (16\/06\/2026) at 10:27 WIB. The\nepicentre was located at 1.03\u00b0 S; 120.24\u00b0 E, specifically on land 42 km\nsoutheast of Palu, Central Sulawesi, at a depth of 10 km.<\/p>\n<p>Based on the location of the epicentre and the depth of the\nhypocentre, the earthquake is classified as a shallow earthquake caused\nby active fault activity. Analysis also indicates that the earthquake\nmechanism involves downward movement, or a normal fault.<\/p>\n<p>The BMKG also released estimates of the shaking intensity and results\nfrom instrumental observations. In Palu, the intensity reached scale\nVI-VII MMI, while Sigi recorded scale V-VI MMI. Scale III MMI was\nobserved in Polewali Mandar, Mamasa, Mamuju, and Pasang Kayu.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, scale II-III MMI was recorded in Pinrang, Pare-Pare,\nPohuwatu, Boalemo, North Gorontalo Regency, Gorontalo Regency, and North\nLuwu.<\/p>\n<p>The BMKG also noted nine aftershock activities up until 11:20 WIB,\nwith the largest aftershock reaching magnitude 5.1.<\/p>\n<p>The BMKG confirmed it will continue to monitor the development of\naftershock activity and the impact of the earthquake. The public is\nurged to remain calm and not be influenced by unverified rumours.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe public is advised to remain calm and not be affected by issues\nwhose truth cannot be accounted for. Please avoid buildings that are\ncracked or damaged as a result of the earthquake,\u201d explained the\nBMKG.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCheck and ensure that your residence is sufficiently\nearthquake-resistant, or that there is no damage caused by the\nearthquake vibrations that could endanger the stability of the building,\nbefore you return indoors.\u201d<\/p>",
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