06 Apr 2023 | 01:00 AM UTC
Indonesia: Magnitude-5.2 earthquake occurs in Gulf of Tomini April 6
Magnitude-5.2 earthquake occurs in Gulf of Tomini, near Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 08:32 WITA April 6. No immediate reports of damage.
Event
A magnitude-5.2 earthquake occurred in the Gulf of Tomini, near Sulawesi at around 08:32 WITA April 6. The epicenter was about 80 km (50 miles) northwest of Luwuk. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light shaking was likely felt throughout Central Sulawesi, Gorontalo, and western North Sulawesi provinces. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake, and significant damage is unlikely. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Light aftershocks are likely over the coming days. The event has not prompted any tsunami advisories.
Officials 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
Consider vacating multistory buildings where shaking occurred until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Monitor and plan for aftershocks.
