Overview
- The earthquake struck early Sunday about 14 km north of Poso at a depth of roughly 10 km, with USGS and GFZ reporting magnitudes between 5.8 and 5.9.
- Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency confirmed 29 people injured—two in critical condition—and treated dozens at Poso Regional Hospital.
- Assessments found cracked homes, a damaged church roof in Masani village and minor landslides that prompted localized evacuations.
- No tsunami warning was issued, though seismologists have logged more than a dozen aftershocks following the main tremor.
- Government responders have mobilized emergency crews to support affected communities and evaluate the resilience of local infrastructure.