Update 2026-06-16: According to recent reports, several people were injured in the city of Palu as a result of the earthquake. Aftershocks are still occurring, some of which are also very strong and could cause further damage to buildings.
2026-06-16, Indonesia: Strong magnitude 6.7 M coastal earthquake
Earthquakes of this magnitude cause damage (sometimes severe), to buildings and infrastructure. Transport and infrastructure disruptions are to be expected.
It is unlikely that a destructive tsunami was generated by a coastal earthquake of this magnitude. Smaller, local tsunamis can occur in coastal areas.