Magnitude 6.7 Earthquake Strikes Central Indonesia, No Immediate Casualties Reported

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit central Indonesia on Tuesday, with its epicenter southeast of Palu in Sulawesi province at 10:27 local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Initial reports indicated no casualties or significant damage. The tremor follows a recent 7.8 quake that devastated parts of the Philippines, prompting evacuation orders and temporary tsunami alerts in the region, which have since been lifted.

Authorities are monitoring aftershocks, and relief teams remain on standby as the situation develops.