M6.1 Earthquake Strikes Minahasa, Sulawesi, Indonesia
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Minahasa region of Sulawesi, Indonesia, shortly after midnight Sunday, August 16, according to preliminary data from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).
M6.1 earthquake hits Sulawesi
The earthquake was recorded at approximately 12:25 a.m. local time in the Minahasa region of Sulawesi.
Preliminary EMSC measurements placed the earthquake at a depth of approximately 51 kilometers (32 miles).
Earthquake information remains preliminary
The M6.1 magnitude and depth are preliminary and may be revised as additional seismic data are analyzed by monitoring agencies.
There were no immediate confirmed reports of casualties or significant damage following the earthquake.
Indonesia earthquake monitoring underway
Authorities and seismic agencies are monitoring the region for additional information, including possible aftershocks and reports of shaking from communities across Sulawesi.
Indonesia experiences frequent earthquakes because of its location along the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire.
