Indonesia: Magnitude-5.8 earthquake occurs in Makassar Strait, west of West Sulawesi Province at 13:23 WITA June 8

Event

A magnitude-5.8 earthquake struck in the Makassar Strait, west of West Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, at around 13:23 WITA June 8. The epicenter was around 40 km (25 miles) west-southwest of Mamuju, West Sulawesi Province. The tremblor struck at a depth of 24 km (15 miles). Light shaking probably occurred in West Sulawesi Province, while weak-to-light shaking may have been felt in South Sulawesi and southern Central Sulawesi provinces. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties; significant damage is possible. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Light aftershocks are possible over the coming days. Officials have not issued any tsunami warnings.

Authorities may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.

Advice

Plan accordingly for aftershocks. Consider vacating multistory buildings if operating in affected areas until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Allow additional time for air and road travel, as aftershocks may prompt brief disruptions. Seek updated information on road conditions before driving in hilly areas in the affected region due to potential landslides.