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Strong earthquake strikes Indonesia's Sulawesi island

A powerful earthquake struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island, causing panic and prompting residents to evacuate to open spaces. The tremor led to the evacuation of several hospitals, and images from the affected area show significant structural damage. Authorities are currently assessing the extent of the damage, casualties, and displacement. AI

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Strong earthquake strikes Indonesia's Sulawesi island

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Panicked residents flee as ‘extremely strong’ earthquake hits Indonesia’s Sulawesi

    A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook part of central Indonesia’s Sulawesi island on Tuesday, causing scattered damage and rattling residents of a city devastated by a quake and tsunami eight years ago. The strong shaking sent people fleeing into open areas in and around Palu, a city …