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At least 35 killed in 6.2-magnitude Indonesia earthquake, hundreds injured

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake on Indonesia's Sulawesi island killed 35 people and injured hundreds, with the meteorological agency warning of aftershocks, possibly strong enough to trigger a tsunami

Injured people are seen outside an Emergency Room following an earthquake in Mamuju, West Sulawesi, Indonesia January 15, 2020, in this picture obtained from social media.
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Injured people are seen outside an Emergency Room following an earthquake in Mamuju, West Sulawesi, Indonesia January 15, 2020, in this picture obtained from social media | Photo: Reuters

Reuters
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island killed at least 35 people and injured hundreds on Friday, with the meteorological agency warning of aftershocks, possibly strong enough to trigger a tsunami.

The powerful quake struck 6 km (3.73 miles) northeast of the town of Majene, at the relatively shallow depth of 10 km, just before 1.30 a.m., sending thousands of frightened residents out of their homes and fleeing for higher ground.

The earthquake and aftershocks caused three landslides, cut electricity, damaged bridges to regional hubs such as the city of Makassar, and damaged more than 60 homes, two hotels and