6.7 quake hits Sulawesi; hospitals evacuate

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island on June 11, 2026, followed by strong aftershocks. The initial temblor caused strong shaking lasting more than a minute in Palu, a city of about 400,000 people and the capital of Central Sulawesi province. Several hospitals evacuated patients, including some with IV drips, outdoors as a safety measure. Hotels and other buildings also evacuated guests amid safety concerns.