Situation Report #1: Central Sulawesi Earthquake

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Central Sulawesi on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, at 10.27 WIB or 11.27 WITA. The shallow earthquake, triggered by activity along the Palu Koro Fault, was centered approximately 42 kilometers southeast of Palu City at a depth of 10 kilometers. BMKG stated that the earthquake had no tsunami potential. As of 13.38 WITA, BMKG had recorded 46 aftershocks that were still felt in several areas.

The tremors were felt in Palu City, Sigi Regency, Poso Regency, Parigi Moutong Regency, and Donggala Regency. Residents immediately evacuated from houses and buildings when the earthquake occurred. In Palu City, the shaking lasted for around 4 to 6 seconds. Communities in Sigi Regency and Poso Regency also felt strong tremors, causing panic. Some residents chose to remain in open areas as a precaution against aftershocks.

The earthquake also affected several infrastructure facilities and public services. In Palu City, teams identified cracks on Palu Bridge III and damage to several buildings. Sigi Regency experienced moderate to severe building damage. Landslides around Mount Kamarora also disrupted clean water channels and several local infrastructure facilities. In Parigi Moutong Regency, building debris partially blocked road access. Meanwhile, the Napu area in Poso Regency experienced road access disruptions and damage to several public facilities.

Read more in Situation Report #1: Central Sulawesi Earthquake.

Human Initiative Action Plan

Human Initiative continues to monitor the situation and coordinate with volunteers, local partners, and various stakeholders in the affected areas. This monitoring supports the mapping of community conditions and post-earthquake needs.

In addition, Human Initiative is preparing a needs assessment and monitoring the readiness of emergency logistics as an anticipatory measure should community needs increase. Coordination is also ongoing with the government, BPBD, BNPB, the private sector, and other humanitarian organizations to support field response efforts.

Based on initial identification, affected communities may require tarpaulins, emergency tents, clean water supplies, ready-to-eat meals, health services, and psychosocial support. Human Initiative will continue to monitor developments and adjust its response according to the needs of affected communities.

Let us take part in supporting communities affected by the Central Sulawesi earthquake together with Human Initiative through solusipeduli.org.

Read more in Situation Report #1: Central Sulawesi Earthquake.

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