7.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia

Jakarta, Ta. 13
The epicenter was reported below the Pacific Ocean floor, however; no tsunami alert was issued. The quake, which measured 7.5 on the Richter scale, killed at least six people and injured 200 others. More than 200 houses and buildings were damaged and 15,000 homeless people were housed in shelters.
A strong earthquake shook the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Hundreds of people were injured and rescue operations were launched immediately. Millions of people spent the night in the dark amid fears of power outages in many homes. According to the rescue agency, the process of moving the debris is underway and it is still possible that people are trapped under the debris.
The epicenter was reported at 19 km in Mamuju district of Sulawesi province. Was reported in depth. The government also warned people in the coastal area to be on high alert following the possibility of a tsunami following the powerful quake. Even after the quake, people felt the mild tremors in and around the Indonesian province of Sulawesi. People who had cracks in their homes spent the night on the roads in fear.
According to the government's emergency department, in addition to 200 houses, two hotels were also damaged in the quake. Apart from that, the local governor's office and the hospital were damaged and the work was stopped. The quake also caused landslides in many places. Government officials have said that a few people may have been injured.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo delivered a nationwide speech on television, expressing his condolences to the families of the victims. He said the government would provide relief to all the victims.