Multiple Magnitude 5.5–6.3 Earthquakes Shake Indonesia Islands

Indonesia experienced multiple significant earthquakes recently, reflecting its location in a seismically active region at the boundary of the Australian and Pacific tectonic plates. On July 24, 2025, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near Poso, Central Sulawesi, at a shallow depth of 10 km, causing light shaking felt by nearby towns but no significant damage. Earlier that same day, a deeper magnitude 6.3 earthquake occurred in North Sulawesi Province, affecting over 2 million people with light to weak shaking but with no expected casualties or major damage. Other recent earthquakes include a magnitude 5.7 quake on Seram Island and a 5.5 magnitude quake also in the Seram region, both at shallow depths, consistent with the area's high seismic activity. Historical context highlights the risk in this region, as a 7.5 magnitude earthquake near Palu in 2018 caused thousands of deaths and a devastating tsunami. These recent events underscore the ongoing seismic hazards faced by Indonesian communities.