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September 28, 2018

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck north of Palu, Indonesia on September 28, 2018 at 6:03 pm local time (10:03 am UTC).

Visit the USGS event page for more information. For estimates of casualties and damage, visit the USGS Prompt Assessment of Global Earthquakes for Response (PAGER) website.

 

If you felt this earthquake, report your experience on the “USGS Did You Feel It?” website for this event.

 

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Map of shaking intensity Palu, Indonesia region
Map shows shaking from the September 28, 2018 Palu, Indonesia earthquake.(Credit: USGS. Public domain.)

For information about tsunami watches, warnings or advisories, visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) tsunami website.

 

The USGS operates a 24/7 National Earthquake Information Center in Colorado that can be reached for more information at 303-273-8500.

 

Learn more about the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program

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