Earthquake hits Palu

Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

PALU, Central Sulawesi: An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the
Richter scale hit the Donggala regency's eastern coast yesterday
afternoon, prompting frightened residents to flee their homes.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or serious
injuries. Damage to buildings was also said to be minor, Antara
reported.

The Meteorology and Geophysics Agency in the South Sulawesi
capital of Ujungpandang reported that the quake's epicenter was
21 kilometers beneath the Tomini Bay, about 100 kilometers
northeast of Palu.

The brief earthquake occurred at 1:04 p.m.

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