A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Tuesday. The earthquake's epicenter was recorded approximately 42–46 kilometers east-southeast of Palu, Central Sulawesi. Strong shaking caused residents to flee into open areas, and hospitals in Palu evacuated patients, some with IV drips, outdoors as a safety measure. The earthquake was followed by multiple aftershocks, including one of magnitude 5.2 and several between 4.0 and 4.2, according to the Indonesian government agency BMKG. The earthquake caused scattered structural damage. Residents recalled the traumatic 2018 tsunami and liquefaction events in Palu. According to Gulfnews.com, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of around 10 kilometers and struck at approximately 11:27 am local time. The US Geological Survey reported a similar epicenter location and depth. According to DW, Indonesia lies on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire' and is therefore prone to frequent, strong earthquakes.