Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Kills One, Damages Buildings in Central Sulawesi
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Buol regency in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, causing structural damage to homes and public facilities. One hospital patient died during the evacuation process, and local authorities are currently providing emergency aid to displaced residents.
Why it matters
The event highlights the ongoing seismic vulnerability of the Indonesian archipelago and the immediate humanitarian needs of affected local communities.
July 13, 2026 | 2:00 am SHARE URL berhasil di salin. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake damages buildings in Buol regency, Central Sulawesi, on Sunday, July 12, 2026. (B-Universe Photo/Moh Sukri) Buol, Central Sulawesi. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Indonesia's Central Sulawesi province on Sunday night, damaging homes and public buildings and leaving one hospital patient dead during an evacuation, local authorities said.
According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency, the earthquake struck at 9:46 p.m. local time with a depth of 10 kilometers. Its epicenter was located in Buol regency.
The tremor was felt not only across Buol but also in Tolitoli and Parigi in Central Sulawesi, as well as Marisa and Tilamuta in neighboring Gorontalo province.
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