Indonesian earthquake & Tsunami killes more than 30

The Indonesian earthquake of the magnitude 7.5 and associated Tsunami have killed more than 30 persons in coastal belt of Pulu in Indonesia.

USGS has reported that this earthquake hit just near central Sulawesi at a depth of 10km (6.2 miles) about 18:00 (11:00 GMT).

The data below are the most preferred data available with USGS.

Estimated Fatalities

Yellow alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. Some casualties and damage are possible and the impact should be relatively localized. Past yellow alerts have required a local or regional level response.

Estimated Economic Losses

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking

MMI	Shaking	Pop.
I	Not Felt	--*
II-III	Weak	8,510 k*
IV	Light	12,785 k
V	Moderate	1,163 k
VI	Strong	737 k
VII	Very Strong	129 k
VIII	Severe	44 k
IX	Violent	10 k
X	Extreme	0 k

Structure Information Summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are wood and concrete wall construction.

Secondary Effects

Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as tsunamis that might have contributed to losses.

MMI	City	Pop.
VII	Donggala	<1 k
VI	Palu	282 k
VI	Sigi Biromaru	<1 k
VI	Parigi	<1 k
V	Tinabogan	<1 k
V	Kasiguncu	<1 k
IV	Samarinda	355 k
IV	Mamuju	15 k
IV	Gorontalo	144 k
IV	Makassar	1,322 k
IV	Kendari	195 k

Estimated Fatalities

Estimated Economic Losses

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking

Structure Information Summary

Secondary Effects

Selected Cities Exposed