6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, causing scattered damage

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A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Palu in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, causing scattered damage and prompting residents to evacuate to open areas for safety. The event disrupted daily life in a city with a population around 400,000.

The strong shaking sent people fleeing into open areas in and around Palu, a city of about 400,000 people and the capital of Central Sulawesi province.