Search and Rescue Teams Respond to Deadly Earthquake in Sulawesi

A strong earthquake hit Indonesia’s Sulawesi island on January 15, killing at least 34 people, the country’s National Disaster Management Agency said.

Reuters reported that thousands of residents fled their homes for higher ground when the 6.2 magnitude quake struck 6 km (3.73 miles) northeast of the town of Majene.

At least 300 homes and two hotels were destroyed, as well as a hospital and the office of a regional governor, Reuters said, citing local authorities.

Footage shared by the National Search And Rescue Agency Republic of Indonesia in Makassar shows rescue operations in Amakirang area, Mamuju city. Credit: Basarnas Makassar via Storyful