Indonesia tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 07:05:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

An aerial view of the Taipa beach area, following an earthquake and tsunami, North Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia October 1, 2018 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. — Reuters pic. PALU, Oct 2 — The tsunami that ravaged the Indonesian city of Palu was outsized compared to the earthquake that....

Sulawesi quake: Tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay, say scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 07:04:00 +0200AsiaOne (en)

PARIS - The tsunami that ravaged the Indonesian city of Palu was outsized compared to the earthquake that spawned it, but other factors - including a long, narrow bay - conspired to create monster waves, scientists say. At least 844 people are already known to have died in the disaster, and....

Indonesia tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay – scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 07:03:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

PARIS: The tsunami that ravaged the Indonesian city of Palu was outsized compared to the earthquake that spawned it, but other factors — including a long, narrow bay — conspired to create monster waves, scientists say. At least 844 people are already known to have died in the disaster, and officials....

Indonesia tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay, say scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:59:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

An aerial view of an area devastated by an earthquake in Palu, Central Sulawesi on October 1, 2018. (Reuters Photo) The tsunami that ravaged the Indonesian city of Palu was outsized compared to the earthquake that spawned it, but other factors including a long, narrow bay conspired to create monster waves, scientists say.

Indonesia tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay: scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:46:00 +0200afp-english (en)

The tsunami that ravaged the Indonesian city of Palu was outsized compared to the earthquake that spawned it, but other factors -- including a long, narrow bay -- conspired to create monster waves, scientists say. At least 844 people are already known to have died in the disaster, and officials say....

Indonesia: Another quake hit near Flores

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:41:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Hanoi (VNA) – An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 was recorded near Flores Island, southern Indonesia, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said on October 2. The quake, which hit about 250 km southwest of Ende on Flores, was later revised down by the USGS to 5.9 magnitudes.

Indonesia tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay: scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:38:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

An aerial view of liquefaction, or shifting ground, following an earthquake in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, October 1, 2018 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Picture taken October 1, 2018. Antara Foto/Irwansyah Putra/via Reuters. PARIS - The tsunami that ravaged the Indonesian city of Palu....

Indonesia tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay: Scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:34:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

Advertisement. Advertisement. "The waves were at least two-to-three metres high, and possibly twice that," said Jane Cunneen, a research fellow at Curtin University's Faculty of Science and Engineering in Bentley, Western Australia, and an architect of the Indian Ocean's tsunami warning system, developed under UN guidance.

Sulawesi quake: Tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay, say scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:28:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

PARIS (AFP) - The tsunami that ravaged the Indonesian city of Palu was outsized compared to the earthquake that spawned it, but other factors - including a long, narrow bay - conspired to create monster waves, scientists say. At least 844 people are already known to have died in the disaster, and....

Indonesia tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay: scientists Breaking News October 02, 2018 10:34

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:26:00 +0200nationmultimedia (en)

At least 844 people are already known to have died in the disaster, and officials say that toll is likely to rise -- perhaps into the thousands. The 7.5-magnitude quake, which struck early evening on Friday -- a time when many in the Muslim-majority country would have been at the mosque -- brought....

Indonesia tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay: scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:25:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

"The waves were at least two-to-three metres high, and possibly twice that," said Jane Cunneen, a research fellow at Curtin University's Faculty of Science and Engineering in Bentley, Western Australia, and an architect of the Indian Ocean's tsunami warning system, developed under UN guidance.

Indonesia's Earthquake and Tsunami Aftermath in Photos

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:05:00 +0200newsweek (en)

Indonesian authorities are scrambling to get help to the quake- and tsunami-hit island of Sulawesi. Survivors are abandoning their ruined homes, as accounts of devastation begin filtering out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

Desperate Indonesians flee quake zone, with scale of disaster unclear Oct 02, 2018

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:04:00 +0200geo-tv (en)

PALU, Indonesia: Indonesia scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

Indonesia tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay: scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 05:52:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

The tsunami that ravaged the Indonesian city of Palu was outsized compared to the earthquake that spawned it, but other factors -- including a long, narrow bay -- conspired to create monster waves, scientists say. At least 844 people are already known to have died in the disaster, and officials say....

Indonesia's Earthquake and Tsunami Aftermath in Photos

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 04:54:00 +0200newsweek-USA (en)

Indonesian authorities are scrambling to get help to the quake- and tsunami-hit island of Sulawesi. Survivors are abandoning their ruined homes, as accounts of devastation begin filtering out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

Death toll soars as Indonesia struggles to help survivors

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 04:31:00 +0200businessday (en)

Palu — Indonesia scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp. The confirmed death toll of 844 was certain to rise as....

Survivors rescued, mass burials begin as tsunami toll climbs to 844

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 04:27:00 +0200euronews-en (en)

A mass burial of earthquake and tsunami victims began in Indonesia Monday as the death toll climbed to 844 and the need for equipment to dig for survivors grew increasingly desperate.The toll is largely from the city of Palu and is expected to rise as areas cut off by the damage are reached. The magnitude 7.

Desperate Indonesians flee quake zone, with scale of disaster unclear

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 02:08:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

Residents carry their belongings after an earthquake hit at Balaroa sub-district in Palu, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia October 1, 2018. — Reuters pic. PALU, Oct 2 — Indonesia scrambled yesterday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts....

Indian Navy diverts three ships to tsunami-hit Indonesia for humanitarian assistance

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 23:47:00 +0200financialexpress (en)

Following the disaster, the Navy decided to deploy INS Tir, Sujata and Shardul to Indonesia. (Representational image) The Navy said on Monday it had diverted three ships that were deployed in Southeast Asia to tsunami-hit Indonesia for humanitarian assistance.

International Medical Corps Responding to Indonesian Earthquake and Tsunami

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 23:37:00 +0200marketwatch (en)

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Medical Corps has sent an emergency response team to Indonesia following a series of powerful earthquakes that struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, September 28. The largest quake, a powerful magnitude 7.

International Medical Corps Responding to Indonesian Earthquake and Tsunami

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 23:35:00 +0200prnewswire (en)

LOS ANGELES Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Medical Corps has sent an emergency response team to Indonesia following a series of powerful earthquakes that struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, September 28 . The largest quake, a powerful magnitude 7.

International Medical Corps Responding to Indonesian Earthquake and Tsunami

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 23:26:00 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

LOS ANGELES Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Â International Medical Corps has sent an emergency response team to Indonesia following a series of powerful earthquakes that struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, September 28 . The largest quake, a powerful magnitude 7.

Scientists surprised by power of Indonesia tsunami

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 23:24:00 +0200bdnews24 (en)

Scientists expressed surprise at the size of the tsunami that devastated the Indonesian city of Palu on Friday, saying an earthquake like the one that preceded it would not necessarily spawn such destructive waves. “We expected it might cause a tsunami, just not one that big,” said Jason Patton, a....

Indonesia rushes in aid as death toll from quake, tsunami passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 22:20:00 +0200fijitimes (en)

The confirmed death toll of 844 looked certain to rise as rescuers reached devastated outlying communities hit on Friday by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami waves as high as six meters (20 feet). Accounts filtering out of remote areas brought news of devastation, including the deaths of 34 children at a Christian study camp.

Alertan sobre posibilidad de un gran terremoto en el Caribe

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 22:16:00 +0200radiohc (es)

La Habana, 1 oct (RHC) Especialistas del Centro de Investigación Sísmica (SRC) de la Universidad de Indias Occidentales, alertó este 1 de octubre, en Puerto España, capital de Trinidad y Tobago, que los países del Caribe deben prepararse para un gran terremoto. Trinidad y Tobago.

Quake, Tsunami in Indonesia: Death toll tops 1,200

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 21:00:00 +0200thedailystarBD (en)

Indonesia yesterday scrambled to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp. Rescuers are racing against time to reach victims still trapped under rubble three days after the disaster.

Scientists puzzled by ‘peculiar’ tsunami

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 20:09:00 +0200thehindu (en)

While early warning systems around the world were quick to pick up the earthquake in the Pacific, the tsunami that subsequently ravaged the Indonesian city of Palu, claiming more than 800 lives, seems to have struck in stealth, baffling the scientific community.

'We Just Ran': Scale of Tsunami Horror Emerges in Indonesia

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 19:04:00 +0200wsj-en (en)

Telephone links closer to the epicenter are sporadic at best and roads to some other badly affected areas are impassable. Newly homeless people such as Mrs. Rasid recounted stories of sudden devastation. A man in one seaside neighborhood said there were just minutes to react.

12:14 Expertos alertan sobre posibilidad de un gran terremoto en el Caribe

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 18:30:00 +0200prensa-latina (es)

01 de octubre de 2018, 12:14 Puerto España, 1 oct (PL) Los países del Caribe deben prepararse para un gran terremoto, alertó hoy el Centro de Investigación Sísmica (SRC) de la Universidad de Indias Occidentales. Este fin de semana dos sismos golpearon varios territorios de la región en un período de seis horas, agregó la fuente.

India offers condolences, assistance to quake-hit Indonesia

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 18:27:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

NEW DELHI, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday made a telephone call to Indonesian President Joko Widodo, sending condolences over the recent earthquakes and tsunami in the archipelago nation. According to a statement from the External Affairs Ministry, the Indian....

Indonesia needs more equipment, manpower to find tsunami-quake victims

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 17:24:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia’s National Disaster and Mitigation Agency (BNPB) on October 1 said more heavy equipment and manpower are needed to find bodies of earthquake and tsunami victims in Central Sulawesi province. The death toll from the earthquakes and tsunami climbed to 1,203 and the figure is expected to rise, said the Indonesian Government.

Desperate Indonesians flee quake zone, scale of disaster unclear

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:24:00 +0200trust (en)

Authorities brace for death toll to climb - perhaps into the thousands - as connections with remote areas are restored. * Death toll 844, seen as certain to rise. * Three days after quake, full extent of disaster unknown. * Red Cross report deaths of 34 children at Christian camp.

Scale of Indonesia disaster still unclear as survivors flee quake zone

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:09:00 +0200iol (en)

Palu, Indonesia - Indonesia scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

Desperate Indonesians flee quake zone, with scale of disaster unclear

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:02:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Fathin Ungku and Kanupriya Kapoor. PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesia scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

Indonesian survivors desperate to flee earthquake zone as death toll climbs

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 15:36:00 +0200theglobeandmail (en)

One woman was recovered alive from ruins overnight in the Palu neighbourhood of Balaroa, where about 1,700 houses were swallowed up when the earthquake caused soil to liquefy, the national rescue agency said. “We don’t know how many victims could be buried there, it’s estimated hundreds,” said....

Desperate Indonesians flee quake zone, with scale of disaster unclear

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 15:35:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

PALU, Indonesia: Indonesia scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

Desperate Indonesians flee quake zone, with scale of disaster unclear

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 15:29:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesia scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

Tsunami death toll SOARS as survivors STARVE with 1000s more feared buried under wreckage

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 15:23:00 +0200dailystar (en)

Shaken survivors have abandoned their ruined homes in search of food and shelter as 844 people have been confirmed dead. Indonesian authorities scrambled to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island and prepared to bury some of the dead. Devastation hit the country on Friday when a 7.

Desperate Indonesians flee quake zone, with scale of disaster unclear

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:54:00 +0200oann (en)

October 1, 2018. By Fathin Ungku and Kanupriya Kapoor. PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) – Indonesia scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

Desperate Indonesians flee quake zone, with scale of disaster unclear

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:45:00 +0200reuters (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesia scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

World: UNISDR calls for greater attention to disaster risk in Pacific’s “ring of fire”

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:39:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

GENEVA, 1 October 2018 – The Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction, Mami Mizutori, today extended her condolences to the people and Government of Indonesia on the tragic loss of life and the injuries incurred as a result of the 7.5 earthquake and tsunami which struck Sulawesi on Friday.

Tsunami toll passes 1,200 in Indonesia

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:29:00 +0200bendbulletin (en)

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Rescuers dug through debris with their bare hands and anxious family members struggled to contact loved ones who remained unaccounted for Monday as the death toll from an earthquake and tsunami in eastern Indonesia appeared to be headed well past 1,200.

Indonesia Tsunami’s Power After Earthquake Surprises Scientists

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:06:00 +0200nytimes (en)

The 7.5-magnitude quake, which struck in the early evening, was centered along the coast of the island of Sulawesi about 50 miles north of Palu. Shortly afterward — within 30 minutes by some accounts — waves as high as 18 feet crashed ashore in the city, destroying buildings, smashing vehicles and killing hundreds of people.

Indonesia rushes in aid as death toll from quake, tsunami passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 13:52:00 +0200gulf-times (en)

* Authorities say 844 confirmed killed in Sulawesi disaster * Hundreds feared buried in collapsed buildings, landslides * Rescuers brace for death toll to climb * President Widodo agrees to accept international aid. Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into....

Scientists surprised by power of Indonesia tsunami

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 13:48:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Scientists have expressed surprise at the size of the tsunami that devastated the Indonesian city of Palu on Friday, saying an earthquake like the one that preceded it would not necessarily spawn such destructive waves. “We expected it might cause a tsunami, just not one that big,” said Jason....

Turkey first to reach Indonesian quake, tsunami victims

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 13:35:00 +0200yenisafak-en (en)

Indonesia rushes aid to Sulawesi as death toll from quake, tsunami passes 1,203. Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island and prepared to bury some of the dead, while shaken survivors streamed away from their ruined homes in search of food and shelter.

Indonesia rushes aid as tsunami toll passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 12:08:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Palu (Indonesia): Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island and prepared to bury some of the dead, while shaken survivors streamed away from their ruined homes in search of food and shelter.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 11:43:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. The Southeast Asian country on Monday called for international help to deal with the aftermath.

34 children at Bible camp among hundreds dead in Indonesian earthquake

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 11:34:00 +0200christiantoday (en)

Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp. The confirmed death toll of 844 was certain to....

Indonesia quake survivors await help as death toll climbs

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:59:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

PALU, Indonesia: Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

Indonesia quake survivors await help as death toll climbs

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:56:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

Indonesia quake survivors await help as death toll climbs

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:52:00 +0200oann (en)

October 1, 2018. By Athit Perawongmetha. PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) – Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

Indonesia rushes in aid as quake toll passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:44:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

* Authorities say 844 confirmed killed in Sulawesi disaster. * Hundreds feared buried in collapsed buildings, landslides. * Rescuers brace for death toll to climb. * President Widodo agrees to accept international aid. PALU, Indonesia - Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and....

Indonesia quake survivors await help as death toll climbs

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:44:00 +0200reuters (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

Indonesia rushes in aid as quake toll passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:30:00 +0200ahram-EN (en)

Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island and prepared to bury some of the dead, while shaken survivors streamed away from their ruined homes in search of food and shelter. The confirmed death toll of 844 looked certain to rise as....

Indonesia rushes in aid as death toll from quake, tsunami passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:29:00 +0200ibtimes-sg (en)

Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island and prepared to bury some of the more than 800 dead, while shaken survivors streamed away from their ruined homes in search of food and shelter. The confirmed death toll of 844 looked certain to....

Indonesia rushes in aid as quake toll passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:16:00 +0200timesofoman (en)

Palu: Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island and prepared to bury some of the dead, while shaken survivors streamed away from their ruined homes in search of food and shelter. The confirmed death toll of 844 looked certain to rise as....

Indonesia rushes in aid as death toll from quake, tsunami passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:12:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island and prepared to bury some of the dead, while shaken survivors streamed away from their ruined homes in search of food and shelter.

Indonesia says it needs more heavy equipment, rescuers in quake zone

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:02:00 +0200yenisafak-en (en)

Indonesia to accept international help after devastating quake and tsunami. Indonesia will accept international help for disaster response and relief after a major earthquake and tsunami hit Sulawesi island, killing at least 832 people, the head of the Indonesian investment board said on Twitter on Monday.

Indonesia rushes in aid as quake toll passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 09:43:00 +0200reuters (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island and prepared to bury some of the dead, while shaken survivors streamed away from their ruined homes in search of food and shelter.

Indonesia rushes in aid as death toll from quake, tsunami passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 09:28:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

PALU, Indonesia: Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island and prepared to bury some of the more than 800 dead, while shaken survivors streamed away from their ruined homes in search of food and shelter.

Indonesia rushes in aid as death toll from quake, tsunami passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 09:25:00 +0200in-cyprus (en)

Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island and prepared to bury some of the more than 800 dead, while shaken survivors streamed away from their ruined homes in search of food and shelter. The confirmed death toll of 844 looked certain to....

Indonesia rushes in aid as death toll from quake, tsunami passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 09:21:00 +0200thehimalayantimes (en)

PALU: Indonesia n authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island and prepared to bury some of the more than 800 dead, while shaken survivors streamed away from their ruined homes in search of food and shelter.

Indonesia rushes in aid as death toll from quake, tsunami passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 09:19:00 +0200oann (en)

October 1, 2018. PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) – Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island and prepared to bury some of the more than 800 dead, while shaken survivors streamed away from their ruined homes in search of food and shelter.

Indonesia rushes to help quake-hit island, death toll likely to soar past 830

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 08:58:00 +0200tabnak (en)

Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island, and prepared to bury some of the at least 832 dead, while the government said it would accept international help for disaster relief. The confirmed toll of 832 dead looked certain to rise as....

Indonesia: Final Death Toll in Indonesian Quake, Tsunami Could Reach Thousands

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 08:23:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Ahmad Syamsudin Jakarta. The final death toll in the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Sulawesi island could be in the “thousands,” Indonesian Vice-President Jusuf Kalla said Sunday, as a national disaster agency spokesman said 832 bodies had been recovered.

Warning system may have saved lives in tsunami

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 07:30:00 +0200messenger-inquirer (en)

MAKASSAR, Indonesia -- An early warning system that might have prevented some deaths in the tsunami that hit an Indonesian island on Friday has been stalled in the testing phase for years. The high-tech system of seafloor sensors, data-laden sound waves and fiber-optic cable was meant to replace a....

Indonesia: Most of foreigners safe after deadly quake, tsunami

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 06:04:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Jakarta (VNA) – About 70 foreigners were in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia when an earthquake and tsunami struck here and most have been safe, according to the Indonesian National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB). Among them, three French nationals are missing while the others are accounted for,....

Powerful typhoon kills two, snarls transport for thousands in Japan

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 05:07:00 +0200arabnews (en)

TOKYO: A powerful typhoon brought down trees onto railroad tracks and kicked up debris across Tokyo as it brushed past the Japanese capital early on Monday, killing two people and stranding thousands as train lines were closed or severely delayed. Typhoon Trami made landfall in western Japan on....

Rescuers rush to save tsunami victims 13h ago Rescuers are struggling to reach victims in several large coastal towns in Indonesia that were hit by an earthquake and tsunami. Thousands are feared dead.

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 04:06:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

12:27 am

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 02:29:00 +0200eurasiareview (en)

By Ahmad Syamsudin. BenarNews The final death toll in the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Sulawesi island could be in the “thousands,” Indonesian Vice-President Jusuf Kalla said Sunday, as a national disaster agency spokesman said 832 bodies had been recovered.

Indonesia: CRS teams deployed to Indonesia tsunami response; assist local partners

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 01:17:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

410-951-7281. kim.pozniak@crs.org BALTIMORE, MD, September 30, 2018 -- A Catholic Relief Services (CRS) emergency response team is en-route to Palu, the city most affected by the tsunami that struck Indonesia on Friday, following a 7.5 magnitude earthquake, and has killed at least 800 people and toppled buildings, shopping malls and mosques.

Warning system might have saved lives in Indonesian tsunami

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 22:40:00 +0200thespec (en)

MAKASSAR, Indonesia — An early warning system that might have prevented some deaths in the tsunami that hit an Indonesian island on Friday has been stalled in the testing phase for years. The high-tech system of sea floor sensors, data-laden sound waves and fiberoptic cable was meant to replace a....

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 22:18:00 +0200deutschewelle-id (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 22:18:00 +0200deutschewelle-ro (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Irish travelling to Indonesia urged to exercise ‘a high degree of caution’

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 22:16:00 +0200irishtimes (en)

No Irish citizens believed to killed , injured, or missing following deadly tsunami. Hundreds of people were killed, many swept away by giant waves as they played on the beach, when a major earthquake and tsunami hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, authorities said on Saturday (September 29).

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 22:12:00 +0200deutschewelle-sr (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 22:11:00 +0200deutschewelle-el (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 22:09:00 +0200deutschewelle-sw (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 22:07:00 +0200deutschewelle-bg (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 22:02:00 +0200deutschewelle-hr (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 21:58:00 +0200deutschewelle-mk (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 21:58:00 +0200deutschewelle-uk (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 21:57:00 +0200deutschewelle-sq (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 21:53:00 +0200deutschewelle-ha (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to save tsunami victims 8h ago Rescuers are struggling to reach victims in several large coastal towns in Indonesia that were hit by an earthquake and tsunami. Thousands are feared dead.

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 21:52:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 21:51:00 +0200deutschewelle-ur (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 21:43:00 +0200deutschewelle-hi (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 21:36:00 +0200deutschewelle-fr (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Death toll of Indonesia’s earthquake and tsunami hit over 800

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 20:18:00 +0200libyanexpress (en)

The death toll more than doubled to over 800 in Indonesia Sunday, two days after a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the island of Sulawesi and triggered a tsunami that hit the coast soon after. Rescue officials are worried that the extent of the disaster could climb far past the more than....

Former Maldives president released from prison

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 18:59:00 +0200startribune (en)

Purchase: Order Reprint MALE, Maldives — A Maldives court has released a former president who was serving a 19-month sentence for failing to cooperate with a police investigation. The high court in the Indian Ocean archipelago released Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on bail Sunday.

Warning system might have saved lives in Indonesian tsunami

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 17:17:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

People survey the damage of a shopping mall following earthquakes and tsunami in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. Rescuers are scrambling to try to find trapped victims in collapsed buildings where voices could be heard screaming for help after a massive earthquake that spawned a deadly tsunami in Indonesia two days ago.

Warning system might have saved lives in Indonesian tsunami

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 17:03:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

MAKASSAR, Indonesia (AP) - An early warning system that might have prevented some deaths in the tsunami that hit an Indonesian island on Friday has been stalled in the testing phase for years. The high-tech system of seafloor sensors, data-laden sound waves and fiber-optic cable was meant to....

Warning system might have saved lives in Indonesian tsunami

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 16:58:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

People survey the damage following a massive earthquake and tsunami in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. Rescuers were scrambling Sunday to try to find trapped victims in collapsed buildings where voices could be heard screaming for help after a massive earthquake in Indonesia spawned a deadly tsunami two days ago.

Warning system might have saved lives in Indonesian tsunami

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 16:34:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

People survey the damage of a shopping mall following earthquakes and tsunami in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. Rescuers are scrambling to try to find trapped victims in collapsed buildings where voices could be heard screaming for help after a massive earthquake that spawned a deadly tsunami in Indonesia two days ago.

Death toll rises to over 800 after earthquake and subsequent tsunami ravage Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 15:26:00 +0200cknw (en)

Rescue officials feared the full scale of Indonesia’s earthquake and tsunami could climb far past the more than 800 already confirmed dead, as several large coastal towns remained cut off Sunday by damaged roads and downed communication lines. The country’s disaster agency said the death toll more....

Death toll rises to over 800 after earthquake and subsequent tsunami ravage Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 14:11:00 +0200globalnews (en)

Rescue officials feared the full scale of Indonesia’s earthquake and tsunami could climb far past the more than 800 already confirmed dead, as several large coastal towns remained cut off Sunday by damaged roads and downed communication lines. The country’s disaster agency said the death toll more....

Warning system delays add to deaths in Indonesian tsunami

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 13:51:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

People survey the damage following a massive earthquake and tsunami in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. Rescuers were scrambling Sunday to try to find trapped victims in collapsed buildings where voices could be heard screaming for help after a massive earthquake in Indonesia spawned a deadly tsunami two days ago.

La catástrofe tras el tsunami en Indonesia a vista de pájaro

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 13:19:00 +0200cadenaser (es)

Indonesia ha vivido una de las mayores tragedias que se recuerdan tras el tsunami del Índico, que s e cobró más 1100.000 en el archipiélago. Dos días después de que otro potent e tsunami golpeara a la isla de Célebes, todavía se desconocen las dimensiones de la catástrofe , sin embargo las imágenes....

Warning system delays add to deaths in Indonesian tsunami

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 13:09:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

People survey the damage of a shopping mall following earthquakes and tsunami in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. Rescuers are scrambling to try to find trapped victims in collapsed buildings where voices could be heard screaming for help after a massive earthquake that spawned a deadly tsunami in Indonesia two days ago.

Warning system delays add to deaths in Indonesian tsunami

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:35:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

People survey the damage following a massive earthquake and tsunami in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. Rescuers were scrambling Sunday to try to find trapped victims in collapsed buildings where voices could be heard screaming for help after a massive earthquake in Indonesia spawned a deadly tsunami two days ago.

Long and narrow bay likely made tsunami more devastating in Palu

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:24:00 +0200scmp (en)

The sun had just slipped behind the mountains, leaving a soft pink glow as the blue sea melted into the darkening horizon. It could have been a video postcard from a tropical paradise, except for the long white wave stretching the width of the bay – getting larger and closer with each passing second.

Indonesian President visits quake-hit Palu city

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:21:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo arrived in visited Palu city on Sulawesi island, the hardest hit by the powerful earthquake and tsunami, on September 30. Addressing troops deployed to Sulawesi island, President Widodo called on relevant forces to be ready to work day and night and to finish work relating to evacuation and rescue.

Long and narrow bay likely made Indonesia tsunami more devastating in Palu

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 10:52:00 +0200scmp (en)

The sun had just slipped behind the mountains, leaving a soft pink glow as the blue sea melted into the darkening horizon. It could have been a video postcard from a tropical paradise, except for the long white wave stretching the width of the bay – getting larger and closer with each passing second.

Death toll from Indonesia quakes, tsunami hits over 830

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 10:44:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Jakarta (VNA) - The death toll from a strong earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi province has climbed to 832, said according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) on September 30. The figure is expected to increase, the agency added.

Indonesia teme miles de muertos por el tsunami en la isla de Célebes

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 10:36:00 +0200abc-Andalucia (es)

Indonesia se asoma a su mayor tragedia tras el tsunami del Índico, que s e cobró unas 220.000 vidas en 14 países y más de la mitad solo en este archipiélago. Dos días después de que otro potent (o Sulawesi en el idioma local), e tsunami golpeara a la isla de Célebes todavía no se saben las....

Tsunami sensors MISSED huge wave in Indonesia as natural disaster kills 832 people

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 10:36:00 +0200dailymail (en)

'Based on the videos circulating on social media, we estimate the tsunami happened before the warning officially ended,' Triyono said. Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, spokesman for the disaster agency, told reporters his team had been 'preparing to send public warnings that were easy to understand' when the tsunami warning was 'suddenly ended'.

World Death Toll Rises to 832 in Indonesia Quake-Tsunami Disaster: Official

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 10:07:00 +0200india (en)

New Delhi: The death toll due to tsunami waves triggered by a massive earthquake crashed into the Indonesian island of Sulawesi rose to 832 on Sunday, said an official. In the morning it was reported that 400 people were killed and many swept away. The toll was confirmed by agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho who has estimated that 2.

Over 400 killed as quake-tsunami strikes Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 08:31:00 +0200tradearabia (en)

More than 400 people were confirmed dead and thousands injured in the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Officials have warned that the death toll could rise dramatically as news arrives from remote areas of the island.

Indonesia: Over 400 Killed as Quake, Tsunami Hit Sulawesi

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 05:18:00 +0200india (en)

New Delhi: More than 400 people were killed and many swept away as crashed into the to rise sharply today as news is still coming from the remote areas. Thousands of homes, hospitals hotels, and shopping malls have been destroyed. Notably, the two cities –Palu and Donggala are home to more than 600,000 people.

Sulawesi Death Toll Raised to 385 after Indonesia Earthquakes, Tsunami

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 05:04:00 +0200laht (en)

JAKARTA – Indonesian authorities raised to 385 on Saturday the number of people killed by earthquakes and a tsunami that struck the island of Sulawesi on Friday. According to provisional data, there are also 540 injured and 29 missing, National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB) spokesperson....

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 04:27:00 +0200thefinancialexpress (en)

. Published: September 28, 2018 18:43:57 | Updated: September 29, 2018 10:19:49 A major 7.7 magnitude earth quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert hours after a milder quake brought down houses in the same area, and officials expect further damage.

Indonesia teme miles de muertos por el tsunami en la isla de Célebes

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 04:21:00 +0200abc-Andalucia (es)

Indonesia se asoma a su mayor tragedia tras el tsunami del Índico, que s e cobró unas 220.000 vidas en 14 países y más de la mitad solo en este archipiélago. Dos días después de que otro potent (o Sulawesi en el idioma local), e tsunami golpeara a la isla de Célebes todavía no se saben las....

7.5 magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami in Indonesia, kills dozens

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 02:18:00 +0200srilankasource (en)

Almost 50 people have been confirmed dead after a strong tsunami triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit a coastal Indonesian city on Friday. Waves of up to 2m (6.6ft) high swept through Palu on Sulawesi island. Video on social media shows people screaming and fleeing in panic and a mosque amongst the buildings damaged.

Indonesia: International Medical Corps responding to Indonesia earthquake/tsunami

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 00:30:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake, and a number of very powerful aftershocks, struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi yesterday, triggering a tsunami that has slammed into Palu-the capital of Central Sulawesi province. Hundreds of lives have been lost, with thousands more still missing.

Earthquake and tsunami kill hundreds in Indonesia

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 23:58:00 +0200bostonglobe (en)

Text messages that were supposed to warn locals of the possibility of a tsunami did not go out as planned because cellphone towers had been downed by the earthquake, Sutopo said. Indonesia’s meteorological and geophysics agency is facing criticism for having lifted its tsunami warning little more than half an hour after the earthquake struck.

Geelani concerned over legalising ‘adultery’

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 23:40:00 +0200greaterkashmir (en)

Representational Pic Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani today expressed grave concern over the recent judgments legalising ‘adultery’, appealing Indian intelligentsia to come forward and stop this ‘immoral tsunami’. “Decisions about homosexuality earlier and adultery now, threaten the very existence of the society.

Factbox: Earthquakes and tsunamis in Indonesia

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 21:37:00 +0200firstpost (en)

By Fransiska Nangoy and Agustinus Da Costa. JAKARTA (Reuters) - At least 384 people have been killed by a powerful earthquake and tsunami that hit the Indonesian city of Palu on Friday, officials said, with the death toll expected to rise. With communications knocked out, relief officials have not....

¿Por qué las alertas de tsunami no evitaron la tragedia?

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 20:56:00 +0200elMundo (es)

El año 2004 supuso un punto de inflexión en la implantación de sistemas de alerta de tsunamis. El catastrófico terremoto submarino de Sumatra generó una oleada de maremotos devastadores en la mayor parte de países bañados por el Océano Índico que causaron la muerte a unas 275.000 personas.

Factbox: Earthquakes and tsunamis in Indonesia

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 20:29:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

With communications knocked out, relief officials have not been able to get any information from Donggala regency, an area north of Palu that is closer to the epicentre of the 7.5 magnitude quake. In Palu, more than 16,000 people were evacuated after the disaster struck.

¿Son eficaces las alertas de tsunami?

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 19:24:00 +0200elMundo (es)

generó una oleada de maremotos terremoto submarino de Sumatra devastadores en la mayor parte de países bañados por el Océano Índico que causaron la muerte a unas 275.000 personas. "Hubo zonas en las que se sabía con seis y siete horas de antelación que podía llegar un tsunami , pero no fue posible....

Tsunami sensors MISSED huge wave in Indonesia as natural disaster kills at least 384

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 17:56:00 +0200dailymail (en)

He said the closest tide gauge, which measures changes in sea level, only recorded an 'insignificant', six-centimetre (2.5 inches) wave and did not account for the giant waves near Palu. 'If we had a tide gauge or proper data in Palu, of course it would have been better. This is something we must evaluate for the future,' said Triyono.

FACTBOX-Earthquakes and tsunamis in Indonesia

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 17:29:00 +0200trust (en)

By Fransiska Nangoy and Agustinus Da Costa. JAKARTA, Sept 29 (Reuters) - At least 384 people have been killed by a powerful earthquake and tsunami that hit the Indonesian city of Palu on Friday, officials said, with the death toll expected to rise. With communications knocked out, relief officials....

Earthquakes and tsunamis in Indonesia

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 17:09:00 +0200reuters (en)

With communications knocked out, relief officials have not been able to get any information from Donggala regency, an area north of Palu that is closer to the epicenter of the 7.5 magnitude quake. In Palu, more than 16,000 people were evacuated after the disaster struck.

The Latest: Syria: Our fight against terrorism ‘almost over’

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:49:00 +0200heraldonline (en)

The Latest on the U.N. General Assembly (all times local): 10:40 a.m. Syria's foreign minister is telling world leaders that his country's "battle against terrorism is almost over." Walid al-Moallem also vowed Saturday at the U.N. General Assembly that the Syrian government will free the country from all "illegitimate" foreign troops.

Amid criticism, Indonesia revises toll from quake-tsunami

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:48:00 +0200polandsun (en)

Indonesia witnessed a powerful earthquake and tsunami that struck the city of Palu; The tsunami brought ten feet high waves sweeping the city of Palu and Donggala cities; Indonesia's disaster agency has said that casualties were mainly reported in Palu city.

The Latest: Syria: Our fight against terrorism ‘almost over’

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:46:00 +0200star-telegram (en)

The Latest on the U.N. General Assembly (all times local): 10:40 a.m. Syria's foreign minister is telling world leaders that his country's "battle against terrorism is almost over." Walid al-Moallem also vowed Saturday at the U.N. General Assembly that the Syrian government will free the country from all "illegitimate" foreign troops.

The Latest: Condolences for tsunami-wracked Indonesia at UN

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:44:00 +0200nzherald (en)

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Latest on the U.N. General Assembly (all times local): 10:30 a.m. The deadly Indonesian tsunami is on the minds of some world leaders as they address the U.N. General Assembly less than a day later. Indian foreign minister Sushma Swaraj expressed condolences to Indonesia during her speech Saturday.

Les six tsunamis les plus meurtriers en plus d'un siècle

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:40:00 +0200levif (fr)

- Le séisme 'Megathrust' à Aceh - Le 26 décembre 2004, un séisme majeur de type "megathrust", d'une magnitude de 9,1, frappe Aceh, au nord de l'île indonésienne de Sumatra, provoquant un tsunami ressenti sur des côtes aussi éloignées que celles de la Somalie. Les vagues ont touché plusieurs pays de l'Océan indien, tuant 170.

Amid criticism, Indonesia revises toll from quake-tsunami

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:27:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Indonesia witnessed a powerful earthquake and tsunami that struck the city of Palu; The tsunami brought ten feet high waves sweeping the city of Palu and Donggala cities; Indonesia's disaster agency has said that casualties were mainly reported in Palu city.

Many areas in Indonesia remain isolated

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 14:05:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Jakarta (VNA) – Many areas in Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi province remain out of reach as communications system has yet to be restored and road systems were damaged. Spokesman of the Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said Donggala is still unreachable because communications has been cut off.

Indonesian President directly steers search, rescue efforts

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 12:29:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo said he will directly steer search and rescue activities following the earthquakes and tsunami in Donggala and Palu cities in central Sulawesi. Indonesia has dispatched Hercules military transport aircraft with soldiers and field hospitals to affected areas in Palu.

50 killed as 7.5-quake leads to tsunami in Indonesia

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 10:14:00 +0200business-standard (en)

At least 50 people have been confirmed dead by officials on Saturday after a strong triggered by a 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit a coastal Indonesian city on Friday. Over 350 others were injured, a disaster agency official said on Saturday after three shallow quakes of 6.0, 7.4 and 6.

Tsunami strikes kills hundreds Indonesia's Sulawesi after earthquake

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 09:58:00 +0200deutschewelle-hi (en)

A tsunami triggered by a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday evening crashed into least two cities, including the popular tourist resort of Palu, killing almost 400 people dead and injuring some 540 others.

Tsunami strikes kills hundreds Indonesia's Sulawesi after earthquake

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 09:57:00 +0200deutschewelle-hr (en)

A tsunami triggered by a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday evening crashed into least two cities, including the popular tourist resort of Palu, killing almost 400 people dead and injuring some 540 others.

Tsunami hits Indonesia's Sulawesi island, leaving 384 dead and hundreds injured

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 09:54:00 +0200abc-au (en)

At least 384 people are dead and hundreds are injured in a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi after a tsunami of up to three metres hit the area, according to local media citing the national disaster agency. Indonesian television and other media, quoting disaster agency spokesman....

Tsunami strikes kills hundreds Indonesia's Sulawesi after earthquake

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 09:43:00 +0200deutschewelle-bg (en)

A tsunami triggered by a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday evening crashed into least two cities, including the popular tourist resort of Palu, killing almost 400 people dead and injuring hundreds of others.

Tsunami strikes kills hundreds Indonesia's Sulawesi after earthquake

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 09:42:00 +0200deutschewelle-ro (en)

A tsunami triggered by a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday evening crashed into least two cities, including the popular tourist resort of Palu, killing almost 400 people dead and injuring hundreds of others.

50 killed as 7.5-quake leads to tsunami in Indonesia

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 09:35:00 +0200greaterkashmir (en)

At least 50 people have been confirmed dead by officials on Saturday after a strong tsunami triggered by a 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit a coastal Indonesian city on Friday. Over 350 others were injured, a disaster agency official said on Saturday after three shallow quakes of 6.0, 7.4 and 6.

Tsunami kills hundreds in Indonesia 15h ago Almost 400 people have died after a tsunami up to 2 meters high swept away houses in at least two cities, including the tourist resort of Palu on Sulawesi island. Officials warned the death toll is likely to rise.

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 09:34:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

A tsunami triggered by a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday evening crashed into least two cities, including the popular tourist resort of Palu, killing almost 400 people dead and injuring hundreds of others.

Indonesia Tsunami strikes Indonesia after quake Scores of people of have died after a tsunami up to 2 meters high swept away houses in at least two cities, including the tourist resort of Palu on the island of Sulawesi. The extent of damage remains unknown.

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 08:33:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

A tsunami triggered by a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday evening crashed into least two cities, including the popular tourist resort of Palu, leaving at least 48 people dead and injuring more than 350 others.

50 Die In Indonesia Earthquake

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 08:14:00 +0200leadership (en)

Almost 50 people have been confirmed dead after a strong tsunami triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit a coastal Indonesian city on Friday. Waves of up to 2m (6.6ft) high swept through Palu on Sulawesi island. Video on social media shows people screaming and fleeing in panic and a mosque amongst the buildings damaged.

Tsunami hits Indonesia's Sulawesi island leaving 48 dead and hundreds injured

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 08:02:00 +0200radioaustralianews-fr (en)

Disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said many bodies have been found along the shoreline of Palu, with four hospitals in the city reporting "many victims" were still to be accounted for. Authorities were having difficulties coordinating rescue efforts as the magnitude-7.

7.5 magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami in Indonesia, kills dozens

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 07:57:00 +0200adaderana (en)

Almost 50 people have been confirmed dead after a strong tsunami triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit a coastal Indonesian city on Friday. Waves of up to 2m (6.6ft) high swept through Palu on Sulawesi island. Video on social media shows people screaming and fleeing in panic and a mosque amongst the buildings damaged.

Major quake and tsunami cause deaths in Sulawesi

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 07:23:00 +0200thedailyherald (en)

JAKARTA--A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major quake, collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although the exact number of casualties was not clear. The tsunami up to 2 metres (six feet) high struck beaches....

Tsunami hits Indonesia's Sulawesi island leaving 48 dead and hundreds injured

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 06:56:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho told a press conference that four hospitals in the city of Palu have reported "many victims" were still to be accounted for. Authorities were having difficulties coordinating rescue efforts as the magnitude-7.

Indonesia earthquake: Dozens dead in Palu

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 06:50:00 +0200bbc (en)

Media caption Dramatic video shows buildings being knocked down. Almost 50 people have been confirmed dead after a strong tsunami triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit a coastal Indonesian city on Friday. Waves of up to 2m (6.6ft) high swept through Palu on Sulawesi island.

At least 30 dead, 12 wounded as major quake-tsunami hits Indonesian island Updated 39 minutes ago

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 05:44:00 +0200geo-tv (en)

JAKARTA: A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major quake, collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although the exact number of casualties was not clear. The tsunami up to two metres (six feet) high struck beaches....

Tsunami Strikes Indonesia, Sweeping Buildings Away and Killing Dozens

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 05:44:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Authorities estimated the tsunami’s waves to be about 10 feet high, but a cellphone video reported to be taken in Palu showed a wave that seemed even higher crashing over the roofs of one-story buildings. The buildings then disappear beneath the water. It is unclear whether everyone in the area evacuated in time.

Tsunami strikes Indonesia after powerful quake 10h ago A tsunami up to 2 meters high has swept away houses in at least two cities, including the tourist resort of Palu, on the island of Sulawesi. The extent of damage remains unknown but dozens have been killed.

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 05:20:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

A tsunami triggered by a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday evening crashed into least two cities, including the popular tourist resort of Palu, leaving at least 30 people dead. A tsunami up to two meters high swept way houses in Palu, the capital of central Sulawesi province.

Tsunami hits small Indonesian city at dusk, casualties unknown

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 05:20:00 +0200timesofmalta (en)

Updated 7.30pm. A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major quake offshore, collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although exact casualties were unknown. The tsunami up to 2 metres high struck beaches as dusk....

Quake, deadly tsunami hit Indonesian island

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 05:15:00 +0200pri (en)

A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major quake, collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although the exact number of casualties was not clear. The tsunami up to six feet high struck beaches as dusk fell in....

Indonesia earthquake: At least 30 dead in Palu

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 05:11:00 +0200bbc (en)

Media caption Dramatic video shows buildings being knocked down. At least 30 people have been killed after a strong tsunami triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit a coastal Indonesian city on Friday. Waves of up to 2m (6.6ft) high swept through Palu on Sulawesi island.

'At least 30' dead after tsunami hits Indonesia's Sulawesi island

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 05:10:00 +0200radioaustralianews-fr (en)

A doctor has told Indonesian TV that at least 30 people are dead in a small city on the island of Sulawesi after a tsunami of up to three metres hit the area. Doctor Komang Adi Sujendra told Metro TV that 30 people had been killed in the bay city of Palu after an earthquake offshore lead to a tsunami hitting the city.

Indonesian city hit by tsunami after 7.5 magnitude earthquake

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 05:00:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major quake, collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although the exact number of casualties was not clear. The tsunami up to 2 metres (six feet) high struck beaches as dusk....

Deadly quake hits Indonesia, prompts tsunami alert

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 04:38:00 +0200presstv (en)

This aerial photo shows damaged buildings in the village of Sugian on Indonesia's Lombok island on August 21, 2018 after a series of recent earthquakes. (Photo by AFP) A major 7.5 quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert hours after a milder quake....

Tsunami hits Sulawesi town after quake

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 04:17:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

JAKARTA • A tsunami up to 2m high hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi yesterday after a major magnitude-7.5 quake struck offshore, collapsing buildings and washing a vessel ashore, but officials could provide no information on casualties.

Strong, shallow quake strikes Indonesia

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 04:09:00 +0200sundaytimes (en)

A strong and shallow earthquake with a 6.1 magnitude struck central Indonesia Friday, geologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake was centred around 18 kilometres (11 miles) deep, just off the coast of Sulawesi island, the US Geological Survey said.

Killer quake and tsunami hit Indonesian tourist island

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 03:58:00 +0200herald-ie (en)

A tsunami has caused an unknown number of deaths after hitting a town on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi following a major quake. Buildings collapsed at the tourist hotspot and power was cut when the giant wave struck. The tsunami was up to two metres high when it hit beaches as dusk fell....

Major quake and tsunami batter Indonesia

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 03:05:00 +0200eluniversal-MX (en)

A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major quake , collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although the exact number of casualties was not clear. The tsunami up to 2 meters six feet ) high struck beaches as dusk....

Nueva tragedia en Asia tras los tsunamis del Índico en 2004 y Japón en 2011

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 03:04:00 +0200abc-Andalucia (es)

Copyright © DIARIO ABC, S.L. Indonesia vuelve a sufrir la maldición de hallarse sobre el «Anillo de Fuego» - REUTERS Nueva tragedia en Asia tras los tsunamis del Índico en 2004 y Japón en 2011 Indonesia, el país más castigado hace 18 años, vuelve a sufrir la maldición de hallarse sobre el «Anillo de....

Indonesia: Major quake and tsunami cause deaths

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 02:37:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

JAKARTA: A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major quake, collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although the exact number of casualties was not clear. The tsunami up to 2 metres (six feet) high struck beaches....

Three-metre tsunami smashes Indonesia

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 00:17:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

Terrifying footage has emerged of a tsunami crashing into the coastline of Indonesia after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake. The footage shows the estimated three-metre (10 foot) high wave approaching before hitting land with devastating consequences. When the surge does make land, people are seen screaming as they desperately run for safety.

10-Foot Tsunami Sweeps Away Houses in Palu, Indonesia

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 00:10:00 +0200nytimes (en)

The spokesman for Indonesia’s disaster agency, Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, said houses were swept away and families were reported missing, according to The Associated Press. It was difficult to immediately assess the extent of the casualties or the damage that was done because communications were disrupted.

Major earthquake and tsunami cause deaths in Indonesian city September 28 Updated

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 23:37:00 +0200theglobeandmail (en)

A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major earthquake, collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although the exact number of casualties was not clear. The tsunami up to 2 metres (six feet) high struck beaches as....

'Chaos' as tsunami of up to three metres hits Indonesia after earthquake

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 22:39:00 +0200abc-au (en)

A tsunami of up to three metres has hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, collapsing buildings and washing a vessel onto land, after a magnitude-7.5 quake struck offshore, but there has been no word on casualties, officials say. Authorities received information that Palu had been....

Major quake and tsunami cause deaths in Indonesian city

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 22:30:00 +0200fijitimes (en)

JAKARTA (Reuters) – A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major quake, collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although the exact number of casualties was not clear. The tsunami up to 2 metres (six feet) high....

Major quake and tsunami cause deaths in Indonesian city

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 21:26:00 +0200firstpost (en)

By Tabita Diela and Gayatri Suroyo. JAKARTA (Reuters) - A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major quake offshore, collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although exact casualties were unknown.

Major quake and tsunami cause deaths in Indonesian city

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 20:50:00 +0200ahram-EN (en)

A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major quake offshore, collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although exact casualties were unknown. The tsunami up to 2 metres (six feet) high struck beaches as dusk fell in....

Tsunami hits Indonesia, sweeping houses away 47 minutes ago It followed a magnitude 7.5 earthquake.

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 20:37:00 +0200newshub (en)

A tsunami has hit the Sulawesi cities of Palu and Donggala and swept houses away, with families missing, Indonesia's disaster agency says. National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho says a magnitude 7.5 earthquake that hit the island of Sulawesi caused a tsunami that hit Palu, the provincial capital, and Donggala.

Major quake and tsunami cause deaths in Indonesian city Reuters

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 20:28:00 +0200trust (en)

Officials hope to be able to gauge the scale of the damage at daybreak. * Extent of damage unknown as communication cut. * Tsunami hits small but growing tourist city. * Video footage shows extensive flooding, damage from tsunami. * Tsunami in 2004 killed more than 120,000 in Indonesia (Adds....

Major quake and tsunami cause deaths in Indonesian city

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 20:19:00 +0200oann (en)

September 28, 2018. By Tabita Diela and Gayatri Suroyo. JAKARTA (Reuters) – A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major quake, collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although the exact number of casualties was not clear.

Tsunami strikes Indonesian city after strong earthquake

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 20:11:00 +0200rediff (en)

A strong tsunami triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake has hit a coastal Indonesian city on Friday. Waves of up to two metres high swept through Palu on Sulawesi island, not long after authorities had lifted a tsunami warning. A dramatic video footage of the tsunami hitting Palu shows the high....

Major quake and tsunami cause deaths in Indonesian city

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 19:50:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

The tsunami up to 2 meters (six feet) high struck beaches as dusk fell in Palu, a sleepy but growing tourist resort, and the nearby fishing town of Donggala, closest to the epicenter of the quake 27 km away, officials said. “The earthquake and tsunami caused several casualties ...

Major quake and tsunami cause deaths in Indonesian city (Update 1)

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 19:34:00 +0200cyprus-mail (en)

A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major quake offshore, collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although exact casualties were unknown. The tsunami up to 2 metres (six feet) high struck beaches as dusk fell in....

Major quake and tsunami cause deaths in Indonesian city

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 19:24:00 +0200reuters (en)

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major quake offshore, collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although exact casualties were unknown. The tsunami up to 2 meters (six feet) high struck....

Tsunami Hits Small City on Indonesia's Sulawesi After Quake

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 19:20:00 +0200voanews (en)

JAKARTA — A tsunami of up to two meters hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi after a major 7.5 quake struck offshore Friday, collapsing buildings and washing a vessel ashore, but there was no word on casualties, officials said. Authorities received information that Palu had been....

Major quake and tsunami cause deaths in Indonesian city

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 19:18:00 +0200oann (en)

September 28, 2018. By Tabita Diela and Gayatri Suroyo. JAKARTA (Reuters) – A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major quake offshore, collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although exact casualties were unknown.

Strong, shallow quake strikes Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 18:47:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

JAKARTA: A strong and shallow earthquake with a 6.1 magnitude struck central Indonesia on Friday, geologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake was centered around 18 kilometers deep, just off the coast of Sulawesi island, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Massive TSUNAMI hits Indonesia after GIANT 7.7 magnitude earthquake

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 18:14:00 +0200dailystar (en)

Today's devastating tsunami followed a massive hours after another 6.1-magnitude quake struck the same area. Thousands of people were urged to evacuate to higher ground as a tsunami warning was issued before the alert was suddenly lifted. But a tsunami later officially struck the area after the....

Tsunami hits Indonesia after powerful quake A tsunami up to 2 meters high has swept away houses in at least two cities, including the tourist resort of Palu, on the island of Sulawesi. The extent of damage remains unknown but several people are reported missing.

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 18:11:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

A tsunami triggered by a powerful 7.5 earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday hit at least two cities, including the popular tourist resort of Palu. The tsunami up to two meters tall swept way houses in Palu, the capital of central Sulawesi province.

Tsunami hits small Indonesian city at dusk, casualties unknown

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:49:00 +0200timesofmalta (en)

A tsunami up to two metres high hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major 7.5 quake struck offshore, collapsing buildings and washing a vessel ashore, but officials could provide no information on casualties. The quake hit as dusk fell and communications were down....

Tsunami hits small Indonesian city at dusk, casualties unknown

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:45:00 +0200khaleejtimes (en)

A tsunami up to two metres high hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major 7.5 quake struck offshore, collapsing buildings and washing a vessel ashore, but officials could provide no information on casualties. The quake hit as dusk fell and communications were down....

Tsunami hits city in Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, leaving five missing

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:36:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Jakarta (VNA) – At least five people went missing after a tsunami ravaged Palu, a small city on Sulawesi island in the central part of Indonesia on September 28 after a number of strong earthquakes had hit the area earlier the same day, announced national disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho.

Tsunami hits small Indonesian city at dusk, casualties unknown

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:34:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A tsunami up to two metres high hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major 7.5 quake struck offshore, collapsing buildings and washing a vessel ashore, but officials could provide no information on casualties.

Tsunami hits small Indonesian city at dusk, casualties unknown

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:23:00 +0200reuters (en)

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A tsunami up to two meters high hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major 7.5 quake struck offshore, collapsing buildings and washing a vessel ashore, but officials could provide no information on casualties.

Major quake strikes off Indonesia, extent of damage unknown

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:23:00 +0200trust (en)

"We advise people to remain in safe areas, stay away from damaged buildings" By Gayatri Suroyo. JAKARTA, Sept 28 (Reuters) - A major 7.5 quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, briefly prompting a tsunami alert after a milder tremor brought down houses, and initial reports from the area said "many buildings" had collapsed.

Tsunami hits small Indonesian city after 7.5 earthquake

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:22:00 +0200businessday (en)

Jakarta — A tsunami up to 2m high hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major 7.5 quake struck offshore, collapsing buildings and washing a vessel ashore, but officials could provide no information on casualties. The quake hit as dusk fell and communications were....

Un tsunami azota una ciudad de Indonesia tras seísmo de 7,5 grados

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:13:00 +0200eldia-do (es)

. En 2004, un fuerte terremoto en el norte de la isla de Sumatra generó un tsunami que mató a unas 280.000 personas en una docena de naciones bañadas por el océano Índico, la gran mayoría de ellas en Indonesia.

Video: Tsunami Hits Indonesia After 7.5-Magnitude Earthquake

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:10:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

A video shows the moment a tsunami hit an area in Indonesia after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit on Sept. 28. Daniel Lipson, an ABC Australia reporter , tweeted the video, saying: “Indonesia geophysics agency says Sulawesi quake caused a tsunami. This video is doing the rounds. We believe it is real.

'Chaos' as tsunami of up to two metres hits Indonesia after earthquake

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:04:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Tsunami of up to two metres hits Indonesia after earthquake. Updated September 29, 2018 00:55:03. A tsunami of up to two metres has hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, collapsing buildings and washing a vessel onto land, after a magnitude-7.5 quake struck offshore, but there has been no word on casualties, officials say.

Tsunami hits Sulawesi cities: Reports

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:42:00 +0200portstephensexaminer (en)

A tsunami has hit the Sulawesi cities of Palu and Donggala and swept houses away, with families missing, Indonesia's disaster agency says. National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho says a magnitude 7.5 earthquake that hit the island of Sulawesi caused a tsunami that hit Palu, the provincial capital, and Donggala.

BREAKING: Massive TSUNAMI hits Indonesia after GIANT 7.7 magnitude earthquake

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:41:00 +0200dailystar (en)

A terrifying wall of water has engulfed two Indonesian cities and sent thousands of people fleeing for their lives. Dramatic video footage shows an enormous wave sweeping over the beachfront and onto shore as locals cry out. It is not known how many casualties there are, but the country's disaster agency has confirmed many are missing.

Enormous 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off coast sparking TSUNAMI warning

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:41:00 +0200dailystar (en)

The enormous tremor hit just hours after another quake in the same area left one person dead, at least 10 injured and destroyed homes. This latest 7.7-magnitude tremor on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi initially sparked an early tsunami warning as people were urged to evacuate to higher ground.

Tsunami hits Indonesia’s Sulawesi after quake – officials

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:34:00 +0200cyprus-mail (en)

A tsunami of up to two metres hit a small city on the Indonesia n island of Sulawesi after a major 7.5 quake struck offshore on Friday, collapsing buildings and washing a vessel ashore, but there was no word on casualties, officials said. Authorities received information that Palu had been hit, said....

Tsunami of up to two metres hits Indonesia after earthquake

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:31:00 +0200radioaustralianews-fr (en)

A tsunami has hit the Indonesian cities of Palu and Donggala following a number of earthquakes off the coast of Sulawesi. Reuters is reporting it was as high as two metres. Hary Tirto Djatmiko, a spokesman for Indonesia's geophysics agency, confirmed a tsunami had occurred but the agency was still collecting information about the incident.

7.5-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia's Sulawesi island

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:30:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

JAKARTA: A major 7.5 magnitude quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday (Sep 28), prompting a tsunami alert hours after a milder quake brought down houses in the same area, and officials expect further damage. The warning was lifted within the hour, but a tsunami as high as two metres subsequently hit the city of Palu.

Major quake strikes off Indonesia, extent of damage unknown

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:30:00 +0200thehimalayantimes (en)

JAKARTA World – A major 7.5 quake struck off the Indonesia n island of Sulawesi on Friday, briefly prompting a tsunami alert after a milder tremor brought down houses, and initial reports from the area said “many buildings” had collapsed. The tsunami warning was lifted within the hour, but officials....

Watch: Tsunami hits small city on Indonesia's Sulawesi after quake

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:24:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

JAKARTA: A tsunami of up to two metres hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi after a major 7.5 quake struck offshore on Friday, collapsing buildings and washing a vessel ashore, but there was no word on casualties, officials said. Authorities received information that Palu had been....

Tsunami hits small city on Indonesia's Sulawesi after quake: officials

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:23:00 +0200reuters (en)

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A tsunami of up to two meters hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi after a major 7.5 quake struck offshore on Friday, collapsing buildings and washing a vessel ashore, but there was no word on casualties, officials said.

Tsunami hits small city on Indonesia’s Sulawesi after quake

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:18:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

A paramedic gives treatment to an earthquake survivor outside a hospital in Donggala, Indonesia Sulawesi Island, September 28, 2018. — Reuters pic. JAKARTA, Sept 28 — A tsunami of up to two metres hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi after a major 7.

Indonesian city hit by tsunami after strong quake

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:17:00 +0200thehindu (en)

A tsunami of up to 2 metres hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi after a major 7.5 quake struck offshore on September 28, collapsing buildings and washing a vessel ashore, but there was no word on casualties, officials said. Authorities received information that Palu had been hit,....

WAVE OF DESTRUCTION Tsunami crashes into Indonesian island after massive 7.5-mag quake

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:16:00 +0200thesun (en)

Authorities fear there may be casualties from the second tremor. Pictured is damage caused by the first. Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency said one person died in the shake earlier today when they were crushed by a collapsed building. Donggala resident Mohammad Fikri said by telephone....

Tsunami hits Indonesia's Palu after strong earthquake

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:09:00 +0200bbc (en)

A strong tsunami triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake has hit a coastal Indonesian city, officials say. Waves of up to 2m (6.6ft) high swept through Palu on Sulawesi island, not long after authorities had lifted a tsunami warning. Video on social media shows people screaming and fleeing in panic and a mosque amongst the buildings damaged.

Tsunami hits Sulawesi cities: Reports

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:09:00 +0200theherald-au (en)

A tsunami has hit the Sulawesi cities of Palu and Donggala and swept houses away, with families missing, Indonesia's disaster agency says. National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho says a magnitude 7.5 earthquake that hit the island of Sulawesi caused a tsunami that hit Palu, the provincial capital, and Donggala.

Tsunami hits after 7.5 magnitude quake off Indonesian island, sweeping away buildings

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:08:00 +0200CBC (en)

A woman stands next to a partially collapsed house in Tobadak village in Indonesia's Sulawesi province on Friday after an earthquake hit the area. (Nurpadila/AFP/Getty Images) A tsunami has hit two cities on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake, sweeping away houses away and leaving families missing.

Indonesian city Palu hit by tsunami after strong 7.5 quake: Officials

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:07:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

JAKARTA: A tsunami of up to two metres hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi after a major 7.5 quake struck offshore on Friday, collapsing buildings and washing a vessel ashore, but there was no word on casualties, officials said. Authorities received information that Palu had been....

Tsunami hits Sulawesi cities: Reports

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:04:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

A tsunami has hit the Sulawesi cities of Palu and Donggala and swept houses away, with families missing, Indonesia's disaster agency says. National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho says a magnitude 7.5 earthquake that hit the island of Sulawesi caused a tsunami that hit Palu, the provincial capital, and Donggala.

Tsunami of up to two metres hits Indonesia after earthquake

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:02:00 +0200abc-au (en)

A tsunami has hit the Indonesian cities of Palu and Donggala following a number of earthquakes off the coast of Sulawesi. Reuters is reporting it was as high as two metres. Hary Tirto Djatmiko, a spokesman for Indonesia's geophysics agency, confirmed a tsunami had occurred but the agency was still collecting information about the incident.

Pacific Ring of Fire continues to rumble as 7.5 magnitude quake, tsunami hits Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:59:00 +0200dailysabah (en)

A major 7.5 quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, causing a tsunami measuring up to three meters in height on the coast of the Indonesian city of Palu after a milder tremor brought down houses, and initial reports from the area said "many buildings" had collapsed.

Another strong quake strikes off central Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:58:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Hanoi (VNA) - A 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on September 28, prompting a tsunami alert hours after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake destroyed houses in the same area. The warning was lifted within the hour, but local officials asked people in the affected area to....

Quake strikes off Indonesia, bringing down 'many buildings'

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:53:00 +0200nrttv (en)

A paramedic gives treatment to an earthquake survivor outside a hospital in Donggala, Indonesia Sulawesi Island, September 28, 2018. Antara Foto/HO/BNPB-Sutopo Purwo N via REUTERS SULAIMANI A major 7.5 quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday (September 28), briefly prompting a....

PNG TO GET TSUNAMI WARNINGS FROM JAPAN

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:53:00 +0200pidp (en)

MELBOURNE, Australia (Radio Australia, Mar. 28) – Papua New Guinea is to start receiving detailed tsunami warnings from Japan. PNG is among six western pacific countries that will get the new alerts via the Japanese Meteorological Agency within minutes of an earthquake of 6.5 or greater on the Richter scale.

Tsunami waves tear through Indonesian island town after 7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:40:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Sulawesi is the fourth largest Indonesian island and is home to around 18million people - all of whom have been put on alert following the quake on Friday. The U.S. Geological Survey put the magnitude of the second quake at a strong 7.5, after first saying it was 7.7. An earlier 6.

Earthquake off Indonesian island brings down 'many buildings'

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:39:00 +0200CBC (en)

A woman stands next to a partially collapsed house in Tobadak village in Indonesia's Sulawesi province on Friday after an earthquake hit the area. (Nurpadila/AFP/Getty Images) A 7.5 magnitude quake Friday off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi briefly prompted a tsunami alert the same day a milder....

Pacific Ring of Fire continues to rumble as 7.5 magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:29:00 +0200dailysabah (en)

A major 7.5 quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, briefly prompting a tsunami alert after a milder tremor brought down houses, and initial reports from the area said "many buildings" had collapsed. The tsunami warning was lifted within the hour, but officials asked people to....

Second earthquake strikes off Sulawesi

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:26:00 +0200dailyadvertiser (en)

A major 7.5 earthquake has struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, briefly prompting a tsunami alert after a milder tremor brought down houses, and initial reports from the area said "many buildings" had collapsed. The tsunami warning was lifted within the hour, but officials asked people to....

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia A major 7.7 magnitude earth quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert hours...

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:25:00 +0200thefinancialexpress (en)

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia. Published: September 28, 2018 18:43:57 A major 7.7 magnitude earth quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert hours after a milder quake brought down houses in the same area, and officials expect further damage.

Second earthquake strikes off Sulawesi

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:24:00 +0200illawarramercury (en)

A major 7.5 earthquake has struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, briefly prompting a tsunami alert after a milder tremor brought down houses, and initial reports from the area said "many buildings" had collapsed. The tsunami warning was lifted within the hour, but officials asked people to....

Quake strikes off Indonesia, bringing down 'many buildings'

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:16:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A major 7.5 quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, briefly prompting a tsunami alert after a milder tremor brought down houses, and initial reports from the area said “many buildings” had collapsed. The tsunami warning was lifted within the hour, but....

Second earthquake strikes off Sulawesi

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:09:00 +0200portstephensexaminer (en)

A major 7.5 earthquake has struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, briefly prompting a tsunami alert after a milder tremor brought down houses, and initial reports from the area said "many buildings" had collapsed. The tsunami warning was lifted within the hour, but officials asked people to....

Second earthquake strikes off Sulawesi

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:08:00 +0200theherald-au (en)

A major 7.5 earthquake has struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, briefly prompting a tsunami alert after a milder tremor brought down houses, and initial reports from the area said "many buildings" had collapsed. The tsunami warning was lifted within the hour, but officials asked people to....

Magnitude-7.5 earthquake strikes off Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:59:00 +0200radioaustralianews-fr (en)

A magnitude-7.5 earthquake has struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, prompting a tsunami alert that was quickly lifted by authorities but left panicked locals on alert. The tremor came hours after a milder quake hit the same area, killing one person and injuring at least 10, and officials expect further damage.

Huge 7.7 magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia, bringing down 'many buildings'

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:55:00 +0200yenisafak-en (en)

A major 7.5 quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, briefly prompting a tsunami alert after a milder tremor brought down houses, and initial reports from the area said "many buildings" had collapsed. The tsunami warning was lifted within the hour, but officials asked people to....

Second earthquake strikes off Sulawesi

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:52:00 +0200bordermail (en)

A major 7.5 earthquake has struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, briefly prompting a tsunami alert after a milder tremor brought down houses, and initial reports from the area said "many buildings" had collapsed. The tsunami warning was lifted within the hour, but officials asked people to....

Quake strikes off Indonesia, bringing down 'many buildings'

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:52:00 +0200reuters (en)

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A major 7.5 quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, briefly prompting a tsunami alert after a milder tremor brought down houses, and initial reports from the area said “many buildings” had collapsed. The tsunami warning was lifted within the hour, but....

Tsunami warning lifted after major quake strikes off Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:47:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

A major 7.5 quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi today, but a tsunami warning that followed was lifted within the hour. — Reuters pic. JAKARTA, Sept 28 — A major 7.5 quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi today, prompting a tsunami alert hours after a milder quake brought....

Tsunami warning lifted after major quake strikes off Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:43:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

JAKARTA: A major 7.5 quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert hours after a milder quake brought down houses in the same area, and officials expect further damage. The warning was lifted within the hour, but officials asked people to remain on the alert as a number of moderate aftershocks hit.

Tsunami warning lifted after major 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:41:00 +0200financialexpress (en)

A major 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert hours after a milder quake brought down houses in the same area, and officials expect further damage. The warning was lifted within the hour, but officials asked people in affected area to....

Tsunami warning lifted after major quake strikes off Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:38:00 +0200japantimes (en)

JAKARTA – A major 7.5 quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert hours after a milder quake brought down houses in the same area, and officials expect further damage. The warning was lifted within the hour, but officials asked people to remain on the alert as a number of moderate aftershocks hit.

Indonesian island of Sulawesi struck by 7.7 magnitude quake

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:16:00 +0200expressindia (en)

In this photo released by the Disaster Management Agency, a house sits damaged after the earthquake in Donggala, central Sulawesi, Indonesia. (Disaster Management Agency via AP) A major 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert, hours after a milder quake hit the same area.

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.5 intensity quake strikes off Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:15:00 +0200dnaindia (en)

A major 7.5 quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert hours after a milder quake brought down houses in the same area, and officials expect further damage. The warning was lifted within the hour, but officials asked people to remain on the alert as a number of moderate aftershocks hit.

World Powerful 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia's Sulawesi Island, Tsunami Warning Lifted

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:07:00 +0200india (en)

New Delhi: An earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale struck Indonesia’s Sulawesi island on Friday. No casualty or loss of property has been reported as of now. Following the earthquake, Indonesia’s national disaster agency briefly issued a tsunami warning before cancelling it.

6.1-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:05:00 +0200business-standard (en)

An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Friday but there were no immediate reports of casualties. The US Geological Survey put the hypocentre of the tremor at a depth of 18 km and the epicentre at a point 30.5 km north of the city of Donggala, reports news.

Major 7.5 Quake Strikes Off Indonesia, Tsunami Warning Lifted

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:04:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

JAKARTA—A major 7.5 quake struck off the Indonesia n island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert hours after a milder quake brought down houses in the same area, and officials expect further damage. The warning was lifted within the hour, but officials asked people to remain on the alert as a number of moderate aftershocks hit.

Quake hits Indonesia briefly prompting tsunami warning

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:03:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

Indonesia was struck by a very strong magnitude 7.5 earthquake on Friday, the US Geological Survey said, triggering the national disaster agency to issue a tsunami warning that was later lifted. The quake hit central Sulawesi island at a shallow depth of about 10km, just hours after a smaller quake....

Indonesia earthquake: Tsunami warning issued after powerful 7.7-magnitude quake

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:47:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

A 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert. Indonesia's meteorology agency issued an early tsunami warnings for people in Central Sulawesi and West Sulawesi provinces, asking people to evacuate to higher ground.

Major quake prompts tsunami warning off Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:46:00 +0200tribune (en)

JAKARTA: A major 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert, hours after a milder quake hit the same area. Indonesia’s meteorology agency issued an early tsunami warnings for people in Central Sulawesi and West Sulawesi provinces, asking people to evacuate to higher ground.

Tsunami warning lifted after major quake strikes off Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:45:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A major 7.5 quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert hours after a milder quake brought down houses in the same area, and officials expect further damage. The warning was lifted within the hour, but officials asked people to remain....

BREAKING: Enormous 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off coast sparking TSUNAMI warning

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:40:00 +0200dailystar (en)

USGS TWO STRIKES: The major 7.7 tremor struck just hours after another quake hit the same area (Pic: USGS) The enormous tremor hit just hours after another quake in the same area left one person dead, at least 10 injured and destroyed homes. This latest 7.

Huge quake strikes off Indonesia: USGS

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:36:00 +0200ibtimes-sg (en)

Residents walk on a collapsed mosque in Blang Mancung village after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit Aceh province July 3, 2013. Twenty seven people were killed and more than 200 were injured after the earthquake struck Aceh province on Tuesday, local media reported. REUTERS/Roni Bintang. A huge 7.

Strong quake prompts tsunami alert off Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:33:00 +0200presstv (en)

This aerial photo shows damaged buildings in the village of Sugian on Indonesia's Lombok island on August 21, 2018 after a series of recent earthquakes. (Photo by AFP) A major 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert, hours after a milder quake hit the same area.

Magnitude-7.5 earthquake strikes off Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:29:00 +0200abc-au (en)

A major magnitude-7.5 earthquake has struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, prompting a tsunami alert that was quickly lifted by authorities. It came hours after a milder quake hit the same area, killing one person and injuring at least 10, and officials expect further damage.

Major magnitude-7.5 earthquake strikes off Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:29:00 +0200radioaustralianews-fr (en)

A major magnitude-7.5 earthquake has struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, prompting a tsunami alert that was quickly lifted by authorities. It came hours after a milder quake hit the same area, killing one person and injuring at least 10, and officials expect further damage.

Tsunami warning lifted after major quake strikes off Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:28:00 +0200bdnews24 (en)

The warning was lifted within the hour, but officials asked people in affected area to remain on the alert as a number of moderate aftershocks hit the area. "We advise people to remain in safe area, stay away from damaged buildings," Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, spokesman for the National Disaster Mitigation Agency, said in a televised interview.

World Tsunami warning lifted after major quake strikes off ...

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:28:00 +0200thetimes-za (en)

A major 7.5 quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert hours after a milder quake brought down houses in the same area, and officials expect further damage. The warning was lifted within the hour, but officials asked people to remain on the alert as a number of moderate aftershocks hit.

Second major quake prompts tsunami warning off Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:23:00 +0200GulfDailyNews (en)

Jakarta: A major 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert hours after a milder quake brought down houses in the same area, and officials expect further damage. The meteorology and geophysics agency issued an early tsunami warning for....

Tsunami warning lifted after major quake strikes off Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:21:00 +0200reuters (en)

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A major 7.5 quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert hours after a milder quake brought down houses in the same area, and officials expect further damage. The warning was lifted within the hour, but officials asked people to remain....

Second major quake prompts tsunami warning off Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:16:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

People walk near a road damaged by a large earthquake at Kayangan Port in Lombokin this file photo taken on August 20, 2018 by Antara Foto. A major 7.7 magnitude quake struck off Sulawesi today, prompting a tsunami alert. — Reuters pic. JAKARTA, Sept 28 — A major 7.

Earthquake destroys houses on Indonesia’s Sulawesi; one dead, 10 hurt

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:16:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

Traditional boats moored on Indonesia’s South Sulawesi island July 7, 2018. — AFP pic. JAKARTA, Sept 28 — A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi today, destroying some houses, killing one person and injuring at least 10, authorities said.

Major magnitude-7.5 earthquake strikes off Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:14:00 +0200abc-au (en)

A major magnitude-7.5 earthquake has struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, prompting a tsunami alert that was quickly lifted by authorities. It came hours after a milder quake hit the same area, killing one person and injuring at least 10, and officials expect further damage.

Magnitude 7.5 quake strikes Indonesia but no tsunami warning

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:13:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

JAKARTA: Indonesia was struck by a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake Friday, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries. The country’s national disaster agency briefly issued a tsunami warning before cancelling it.

A powerful 7.7 magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia- US Geological Survey

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:08:00 +0200alarabiya-en (en)

Residents cross a crack in the ground in Mataram on Indonesia’s Lombok island on August 20, 2018 after a series of earthquakes were recorded by seismologists throughout August 19. (AFP) A powerful 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, the US Geological Survey said.

Second earthquake strikes off Sulawesi

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:02:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

A major 7.7 magnitude earthquake has struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi prompting a now-lifted tsunami alert hours after a milder quake brought down houses in the same area, and officials expect further damage. The meteorology and geophysics agency had issued the tsunami warning for people....

Second major quake prompts tsunami warning off...

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:00:00 +0200khaleejtimes (en)

A major 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert, hours after a 6.1 magnitude quake hit the same area. Indonesia's meteorology agency issued an early tsunami warnings for people in Central Sulawesi and West Sulawesi provinces, asking people to evacuate to higher ground.

Major quake prompts tsunami warning off Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:00:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A major 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert hours after a milder quake brought down houses in the same area, and officials expect further damage. The meteorology and geophysics agency issued an early tsunami....

Indonesia is struck by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake sparking brief tsunami warning

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:58:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Sulawesi is the fourth largest Indonesian island and is home to around 18million people - all of whom have been put on alert following the quake on Friday. The U.S. Geological Survey put the magnitude of the second quake at a strong 7.5, after first saying it was 7.7. An earlier 6.

Earthquake destroys houses on Indonesia's Sulawesi; 1 dead, 10 hurt

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:56:00 +0200ahram-EN (en)

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, destroying some houses, killing one person and injuring at least 10, authorities said. "The evacuation is still being carried out," Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, a spokesman for the national disaster mitigation agency BNPB, said by text message.

Pacific Ring of Fire continues to rumble as 7.7 magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:56:00 +0200dailysabah (en)

A major 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert, hours after a milder quake hit the same area. Indonesia's meteorology agency issued an early tsunami warnings for people in Central Sulawesi and West Sulawesi provinces, asking people to evacuate to higher ground.

Earthquake jolts central Sulawesi in Indonesia, 1 dead

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:53:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

JAKARTA: A major 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert, hours after a milder quake hit the same area. Indonesia's meteorology agency issued an early tsunami warnings for people in Central Sulawesi and West Sulawesi provinces, asking people to evacuate to higher ground.

Tsunami warning after magnitude-7.5 earthquake strikes off Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:51:00 +0200abc-au (en)

A major magnitude-7.5 earthquake has struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, prompting a tsunami alert hours after a milder quake hit the same area. Indonesia's meteorology agency issued an early tsunami warnings for people in Central Sulawesi and West Sulawesi provinces, asking people to evacuate to higher ground.

Major quake prompts tsunami warning off Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:51:00 +0200reuters (en)

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A major 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert hours after a milder quake brought down houses in the same area, and officials expect further damage. The meteorology and geophysics agency issued an early tsunami....

Huge quake strikes off Indonesia: USGS

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:51:00 +0200reuters (en)

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A huge 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. An earlier quake destroyed some houses, killing one person and injuring at least 10, authorities said. A series of earthquakes in July and August killed nearly 500....

Major quake prompts tsunami warning off Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:49:00 +0200jpost (en)

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Major quake prompts tsunami warning off Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:45:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

JAKARTA - A major 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert, hours after a milder quake hit the same area. Indonesia's meteorology agency issued an early tsunami warnings for people in Central Sulawesi and West Sulawesi provinces, asking people to evacuate to higher ground.

Indonesia issues tsunami warning after 7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes off the country's coast

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:43:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Sulawesi is the fourth largest Indonesian island and is home to around 18million people - all of whom have been put on alert following the quake on Friday. A series of earthquakes in July and August killed nearly 500 people on the holiday island of Lombok, hundreds of kilometres southwest of Sulawesi.

6.1 Magnitude Quake Strikes Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:30:00 +0200india (en)

Jakarta: An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck Indonesia’s Sulawesi island on Friday but there were no immediate reports of casualties. The US Geological Survey put the hypocentre of the tremor at a depth of 18 km and the epicentre at a point 30.5 km north of the city of Donggala, reports Efe news.

Earthquake destroys houses on Indonesia's Sulawesi; one dead, 10 hurt

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:22:00 +0200reuters (en)

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, destroying some houses, killing one person and injuring at least 10, authorities said. “The evacuation is still being carried out,” Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, a spokesman for the national disaster mitigation agency BNPB, said by text message.

Huge 7.7 magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:22:00 +0200yenisafak-en (en)

A huge 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. An earlier quake destroyed some houses, killing one person and injuring at least 10, authorities said. A series of earthquakes in July and August killed nearly 500 people on the....

Strong, shallow quake strikes Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 11:53:00 +0200emirates247 (en)

A strong and shallow earthquake with a 6.1 magnitude struck central Indonesia Friday, geologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake was centred around 18 kilometres (11 miles) deep, just off the coast of Sulawesi island, the US Geological Survey said.

Strong, shallow quake strikes Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 11:37:00 +0200AsiaOne (en)

JAKARTA - A strong and shallow earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck central Indonesia on Friday (Sept 28), geologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake was centred around 18km deep, just off the coast of Sulawesi island, the US Geological Survey said.

Strong, shallow quake strikes Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 11:18:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

JAKARTA: A strong and shallow earthquake with a 6.1 magnitude struck central Indonesia Friday, geologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake was centred around 18 kilometres (11 miles) deep, just off the coast of Sulawesi island, the US Geological Survey said.

Moderate quake strikes Indonesia's Sulawesi, but no tsunami threat

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 11:08:00 +0200dnaindia (en)

An earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, but there was no threat of a tsunami, the meteorology and geophysics agency BMKG said. The US Geological Survey put the magnitude at a moderate 6.1 and a relatively shallow 18 km. Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire and is regularly hit by earthquakes.

Strong, shallow quake strikes Indonesia

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 10:57:00 +0200business-standard (en)

Friday, geologists said, but no warning was issued. tsunami The quake was centred around 18 kilometres (11 miles) deep, just off the coast of Sulawesi island, the US Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of damage and Indonesia's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency....

Moderate quake strikes Indonesia's Sulawesi, but no tsunami threat

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 10:43:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

JAKARTA (Reuters) - An earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, but there was no threat of a tsunami, the meteorology and geophysics agency BMKG said. The U.S. Geological Survey put the magnitude at a moderate 6.1 and a relatively shallow 18 km. Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire and is regularly hit by earthquakes.

Moderate quake strikes Indonesia's Sulawesi, no tsunami threat

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 10:15:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

Traditional boats moored on Indonesia’s South Sulawesi island July 7, 2018. — AFP pic. JAKARTA, Sept 28 — An earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi today, but there was no threat of a tsunami, the meteorology and geophysics agency BMKG said. The US Geological Survey put the magnitude at a moderate 6.

Umatilla County ready for the storm with response designation

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 09:45:00 +0200eastoregonian (en)

The county on Wednesday received the StormReady designation from the National Weather Service. Mike Vescio is the meteorologist-in-charge at the agency’s office in Pendleton. He explained the program helps communities become more resilient during and after natural disasters.