Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits Sulawesi past midnight
A MAGNITUDE 6.1 earthquake strikes the Minahasa region of Sulawesi, Indonesia, shortly after midnight on Sunday (Aug 16) sending tremors across several districts in eastern Sabah. The earthquake was recorded at approximately 12:25am. local time in th...
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Minahasa region of Sulawesi, Indonesia, just after midnight on Sunday, August 16, 2026, according to preliminary data from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The tremors were felt across several districts in eastern Sabah, Malaysia.
At approximately 12:25 AM local time in the Minahasa region, the earthquake occurred at a depth of about 51 kilometers (32 miles). At this time, there were no confirmed reports of casualties or significant damage resulting from the quake.
Authorities and seismic agencies are currently monitoring the area for any potential aftershocks and additional reports of shaking from communities throughout Sulawesi. Indonesia is prone to frequent earthquakes due to its location along the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) reported that the earthquake, located approximately 116 kilometers northeast of Palu, Indonesia, caused tremors in Tawau, Lahad Datu, and Semporna in Sabah. MetMalaysia also stated that there was no tsunami threat to Malaysia from the earthquake.
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