2018 Indonesia Earthquake
Palu, Sulawesi, Indonesia — September 28, 2018
The 2018 Palu earthquake triggered a localized but devastating tsunami in Palu Bay and caused widespread liquefaction that swallowed entire neighborhoods. The combination of earthquake, tsunami, and liquefaction in a densely populated area killed 4,340 people and left 70,000 displaced.
Earthquake Facts
Magnitude
M7.5
Date
Sep 28, 2018
Depth
20 km
Deaths
4,340
Latitude
-0.256°
Longitude
119.846°
Tsunami
Yes
Region
Indonesia
Tectonic Cause
Strike-slip earthquake on the Palu-Koro Fault, one of the fastest-moving strike-slip faults in the world. The geometry of Palu Bay amplified tsunami waves entering the narrow inlet.
Aftermath in Pictures
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