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An earthquake struck the [[Majene Regency]], in the province of [[West Sulawesi]], on the Indonesian island of [[Sulawesi]] on 15 January 2021, at 02:28 [[Time in Indonesia|WITA]] (18:28 [[UTC]]), with a [[moment magnitude]] of 6.2. This earthquake was felt as far away as [[Makassar]], the capital of [[South Sulawesi]], and [[Palu]] in [[Central Sulawesi]]. Several buildings were also reportedly destroyed in neighboring cities, including a three-storey building in [[Mamuju (city)|Mamuju]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bangunan Bertingkat di Mamuju Dilaporkan Ambruk Akibat Gempa M 6,2|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5334727/bangunan-bertingkat-di-mamuju-dilaporkan-ambruk-akibat-gempa-m-62|publisher=Detik|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> At least 78 people are confirmed dead and 830 more are injured.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indonesia hunts for survivors as quake death toll hits 60|url=https://www.jacarandafm.com/news/news/indonesia-hunts-survivors-quake-death-toll-hits-60/|access-date=2021-01-17|website=Jacaranda FM}}</ref><ref name="tewas" /> It was preceded by a [[foreshock]] measuring 5.7 a few hours earlier.<ref>{{Cite web|title=M 5.7 - 31 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia|url=https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000d882/executive|access-date=15 January 2021|website=USGS-ANSS}}</ref><ref>https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/14/asia/indonesia-sulawesi-earthquake-intl-hnk/index.html</ref>
An earthquake struck the [[Majene Regency]], in the province of [[West Sulawesi]], on the Indonesian island of [[Sulawesi]] on 15 January 2021, at 02:28 [[Time in Indonesia|WITA]] (18:28 [[UTC]]), with a [[moment magnitude]] of 6.2. This earthquake was felt as far away as [[Makassar]], the capital of [[South Sulawesi]], and [[Palu]] in [[Central Sulawesi]]. Several buildings were also reportedly destroyed in neighboring cities, including a three-storey building in [[Mamuju (city)|Mamuju]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bangunan Bertingkat di Mamuju Dilaporkan Ambruk Akibat Gempa M 6,2|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5334727/bangunan-bertingkat-di-mamuju-dilaporkan-ambruk-akibat-gempa-m-62|publisher=Detik|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> At least 84 people are confirmed dead and 830 more are injured.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-18|title=Indonesian medics overwhelmed by quake casualties|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/01/18/indonesian-medics-overwhelmed-by-quake-casualties/|access-date=2021-01-18|website=Manila Bulletin|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="tewas" /> It was preceded by a [[foreshock]] measuring 5.7 a few hours earlier.<ref>{{Cite web|title=M 5.7 - 31 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia|url=https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000d882/executive|access-date=15 January 2021|website=USGS-ANSS}}</ref><ref>https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/14/asia/indonesia-sulawesi-earthquake-intl-hnk/index.html</ref>


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'<noinclude>{{User:RMCD bot/subject notice|1=2021 West Sulawesi earthquake|2=Talk:2021 Sulawesi earthquake#Requested move 16 January 2021 }} </noinclude>{{pp-vandalism|small=yes}} {{current disaster|date=January 2021|event=earthquake|time=recent}} {{short description|Earthquake in Indonesia}} {{EngvarB|date=January 2021}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}} {{Infobox earthquake | name = 2021 West Sulawesi earthquake | depth = 18.0 km | casualties = 81 dead<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/APAC/idUSKBN29M01Q?il=0|title=Quake death toll at 78 as Indonesia struggles with string of disasters}}</ref><ref>https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/01/17/death-toll-in-indonesian-earthquake-rises-to-81/</ref>820+ injured<ref name=tewas>{{citeweb|title=Indonesia quake kills at least 42, injures hundreds|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/APAC/idUSKBN29K00X?il=0|publisher=Reuters|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> | aftershocks = 4.9 {{M|w}} | foreshocks = 5.7 {{M|w|link=yes}} | landslide = Yes | tsunami = None | pgv = | pga = | intensity = VIII (''Severe'') | damages = | affected = [[West Sulawesi]], [[Indonesia]] | type = [[Fault (geology)|Reverse]] | fault = Mamuju-Majene Thrust Fault | magnitude = 6.2 {{M|w|link=yes}} | image = 2021-01-14 Mamuju, Indonesia M6.2 earthquake shakemap (USGS).jpg | duration = | local-time = 02:28 [[Time in Indonesia|WITA]] | local-date = 15 January 2021 | anss-url = https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000d030/executive | isc-event = 619717479 | timestamp = 2021-01-14 18:28:18 | map2 = {{Location map| Indonesia_Sulawesi#Indonesia | relief = yes | lat = -2.976 | long = 118.901 | mark = Bullseye1.png | marksize = 40 | position = top | width = 250 | caption =}} | location = {{coord|-2.976|118.901|display=inline, title}} | map_caption = | map_alt = | map = | caption = | alt = | citations = | engvar = en-UK | isc-event-A = 619715767 | anss-url-A = https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000d882/executive }} An earthquake struck the [[Majene Regency]], in the province of [[West Sulawesi]], on the Indonesian island of [[Sulawesi]] on 15 January 2021, at 02:28 [[Time in Indonesia|WITA]] (18:28 [[UTC]]), with a [[moment magnitude]] of 6.2. This earthquake was felt as far away as [[Makassar]], the capital of [[South Sulawesi]], and [[Palu]] in [[Central Sulawesi]]. Several buildings were also reportedly destroyed in neighboring cities, including a three-storey building in [[Mamuju (city)|Mamuju]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bangunan Bertingkat di Mamuju Dilaporkan Ambruk Akibat Gempa M 6,2|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5334727/bangunan-bertingkat-di-mamuju-dilaporkan-ambruk-akibat-gempa-m-62|publisher=Detik|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> At least 78 people are confirmed dead and 830 more are injured.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indonesia hunts for survivors as quake death toll hits 60|url=https://www.jacarandafm.com/news/news/indonesia-hunts-survivors-quake-death-toll-hits-60/|access-date=2021-01-17|website=Jacaranda FM}}</ref><ref name="tewas" /> It was preceded by a [[foreshock]] measuring 5.7 a few hours earlier.<ref>{{Cite web|title=M 5.7 - 31 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia|url=https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000d882/executive|access-date=15 January 2021|website=USGS-ANSS}}</ref><ref>https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/14/asia/indonesia-sulawesi-earthquake-intl-hnk/index.html</ref> ==Tectonic setting== [[Sulawesi]] lies within the complex zone of interaction between the [[Australian Plate|Australian]], [[Pacific Plate|Pacific]], [[Philippine Sea Plate|Philippine]] and [[Sunda Plate]]s in which many small microplates are developed.<ref name=USGS>{{Cite anss|Sulawesi|2018|us1000h3p4|M 7.5 - 70km N of Palu, Indonesia|access-date=28 September 2018|mode=cs1}}</ref> The main active structure onshore in the western part of Central Sulawesi is the left-lateral NNW-SSE [[Palu-Koro fault|Palu-Koro]] [[Strike-slip Fault|strike-slip fault]] that forms the boundary between the North Sula and Makassar blocks and was responsible for the destructive [[2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami|Palu earthquake in 2018]].<ref name="Socquet_etal_2006">{{Cite journal |last=Socquet A. |last2=Simons W. |last3=Vigny C. |last4=McCaffrey R. |last5=Subarya C. |last6=Sarsito D. |last7=Ambrosius B. |last8=Spakman W. |year=2006 |title=Microblock rotations and fault coupling in SE Asia triple junction (Sulawesi, Indonesia) from GPS and earthquake slip vector data |journal=Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth |volume=111 |issue=B8 |pages=B08409 |doi=10.1029/2005JB003963|bibcode=2006JGRB..111.8409S |url=http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:c89f9e7d-ea2d-4ce6-b74c-1faabad284c2 |doi-access=free }}</ref><ref name=USGS_2018>{{Cite anss|Sulawesi|2018|us1000h3p4|M 7.5 - 70km N of Palu, Indonesia|access-date=28 September 2018|mode=cs1}}</ref> According to the interpretation of [[Global Positioning System|GPS]] data, the Makassar block is currently rotating anticlockwise, with its northwestern margin showing convergence with the Sunda block across the [[Makassar Strait]]. The main structure in that part of Sulawesi is the offshore, north–south trending, moderately [[dip and strike|east-dipping]] Makassar Thrust, also known as the Majene Thrust.<ref name="Bellier_etal_2006">{{Cite journal |last=Bellier |first=O. |last2=Sébrier |first2=M. |last3=Seward |first3=D. |last4=Beaudoin |first4=T. |last5=Villeneuve |first5=M. |last6=Putranto |first6=E. |date=2006 |title=Fission track and fault kinematics analyses for new insight into the Late Cenozoic tectonic regime changes in West-Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) |journal=Tectonophysics |volume=413 |issue=3–4 |pages=201–220 |doi=10.1016/j.tecto.2005.10.036}}</ref> The GPS data also support the presence of a seismically "locked" fault in the Makassar Strait.<ref name="Socquet_etal_2006"/> [[Reflection seismology|Seismic reflection]] data from the Makassar Strait support the presence of active thrusting west of the Makassar block. The Majene/Kalosi [[fold and thrust belt]] is exposed onshore between Majene and Mamuju. The northern part of the Makassar Strait is interpreted as a [[foreland basin]], with its subsidence caused by the loading of this active thrust belt.<ref name="Bergman_etal_1996">{{Cite book |last=Bergman |first=S.C. |title=Tectonic Evolution of Southeast Asia |last2=Coffield |first2=D.Q. |last3=Talbot |first3=J.P. |last4=Garrard |first4=R.A. |year=1996 |isbn=9781897799529 |editor-last=Blundell |editor-first=D.J. |series=Geological Society, Special Publications |volume=106 |pages=391–429 |chapter=Tertiary Tectonic and magmatic evolution of western Sulawesi and the Makassar Strait, Indonesia: evidence for a Miocene continent-continent collision |doi=10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.106.01.25 |editor-last2=Hall |editor-first2=R.}}</ref> == Earthquake == The earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 18 km with its epicenter located in [[Majene Regency]], West Sulawesi. According to the [[United States Geological Survey|USGS]], a [[Mercalli Intensity Scale|Mercalli Intensity]] of VIII (''Severe'') was recorded. The Indonesian [[Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency|BMKG]] stated that intensity of VI (''Strong'') was felt in Majene for 5-7 seconds.<ref>{{citeweb|title=BNPB: Warga Majene Rasakan Gempa Kuat Selama 5 hingga 7 Detik|url=https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/4457797/bnpb-warga-majene-rasakan-gempa-kuat-selama-5-hingga-7-detik|publisher=Liputan6|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> The shaking was felt in neighboring cities, as far away as Makassar to the south and Palu to the north. The earthquake happened along the Mamuju–Majene thrust fault, which runs close to the city of Mamuju, West Sulawesi.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Kantor Gubernur Sulbar Ambruk, Ini Analisis BMKG soal Gempa di Majene|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5334821/kantor-gubernur-sulbar-ambruk-ini-analisis-bmkg-soal-gempa-di-majene?tag_from=wp_nhl_4|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref><ref name =BMKG/>This fault was also responsible for a [[1969 Sulawesi earthquake|large earthquake in 1969]] near Majene, which killed at least 64 people.<ref>{{Cite web|title=M 7.0 - Sulawesi, Indonesia|url=https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/iscgem812497/executive|access-date=15 January 2021|website=USGS-ANSS}}</ref><ref name =BMKG/> That earthquake also caused a massive tsunami and landslides, damaging at least 1,200 houses. A major earthquake in the region is expected to occur every 75 years. BMKG stated that the fault was overdue for another large earthquake as the last damaging earthquake happened in 1969.<ref name =BMKG>{{citeweb|title=BMKG : Gempa Majene Merusak|url=https://mediaindonesia.com/humaniora/377217/bmkg-gempa-majene-merusak|publisher=Media Indonesia|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> ==== Foreshock ==== Approximately 12 hours before the mainshock, a day before the mainshock, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck immediately northwest of the mainshock, triggering multiple landslides and destroying two houses in Majene. The foreshock was recorded in Majene with the [[Mercalli intensity scale]] as V-VI (Moderate to Strong), at a depth of 10 km, located 4 km from Majene.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa M 5,9 Guncang Majene Sulbar|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5333733/gempa-m-59-guncang-majene-sulbar|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> The foreshock was felt as far away as South Kalimantan.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa Majene: Sesar Naik Mamuju Punya Potensi Picu Gempa Kuat |url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/teknologidansains/gempa-majene-sesar-naik-mamuju-punya-potensi-picu-gempa-kuat/ar-BB1cKHgy|publisher=Suara|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{citeweb|title=DAMPAK Gempa Majene 5.9, Berpotensi Merusak Level Guncangan Skala V MMI, Potensi Gempa Susulan 4.9|url=https://medan.tribunnews.com/2021/01/14/dampak-gempa-majene-59-berpotensi-merusak-level-guncangan-skala-v-mmi-potensi-gempa-susulan-49|publisher=Tribun Medan|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> The foreshock reportedly caused 26 aftershocks. Dozens of people reportedly evacuated due to fears of a tsunami.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa Magnitudo 5,9 Guncang Majene, Warga Mengungsi ke Pegunungan|url=https://www.liputan6.com/regional/read/4457258/gempa-magnitudo-59-guncang-majene-warga-mengungsi-ke-pegunungan|publisher=Liputan6|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> It left one person injured.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Kamis|date=14 January 2021|title=Gempa Magnitudo 5,9 di Sulbar, Dua Rumah Warga Rusak|work=Merdeka|url=https://www.merdeka.com/peristiwa/gempa-magnitudo-59-di-sulbar-dua-rumah-warga-rusak.html|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> ==== Aftershock ==== A magnitude 4.9 aftershock struck at 23:32 UTC (early Saturday morning local time) and a depth of only 10 km.<ref>{{citeweb|title=M 4.9 - 28 km SSE of Mamuju, Indonesia|url=https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000d0im/executive|publisher=USGS-ANSS|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> The aftershock was located at 20 km from Majene and was felt with an intensity of III on the Mercalli Intensity Scale. There were no reports of injuries or damage caused by the tremor.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa M 5,0 Kembali Guncang Majene Sulbar|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5336250/gempa-m-50-kembali-guncang-majene-sulbar?tag_from=news_mostpop|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Since 14 January, BMKG stated that only 32 aftershocks had been recorded.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa Majene Miskin Gempa Susulan, Begini Analisis BMKG|url=https://www.kompas.com/sains/read/2021/01/16/163000323/gempa-majene-miskin-gempa-susulan-begini-analisis-bmkg?page=2|publisher=Kompas|language=id|access-date=17 January 2021}}</ref> BMKG warned that residents should be aware of possible strong aftershocks that could cause an undersea landslide, which subsequently might cause a tsunami. BMKG later advised coastal residents to immediately evacuate if residents felt strong shaking, citing that in 1969 a similarly large earthquake had struck the region and caused a massive tsunami without warning. The analysis made by BMKG showed that the fault might still have adequate energy to cause another destructive earthquake in the next few days, as it may trigger the nearby faults located around the Mamuju Fault.<ref>{{citeweb|title=BMKG Ungkap Kemungkinan Tsunami Akibat Gempa Susulan di Majene|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5334988/bmkg-ungkap-kemungkinan-tsunami-akibat-gempa-susulan-di-majene?tag_from=wp_nhl_4|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> Government of West Sulawesi later advised coastal residents to evacuate to higher grounds due to threats of the tsunami.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Usai Gempa, Pemprov Sulbar Imbau Warga Pesisir Mengungsi ke Daerah Tinggi|url=https://www.liputan6.com/regional/read/4458116/usai-gempa-pemprov-sulbar-imbau-warga-pesisir-mengungsi-ke-daerah-tinggi|publisher=Liputan6|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> == Damage == [[File:Majene earthquake damage.jpg|250px|thumb|Damage caused by the foreshock]] {{external media | float = right | width = | video1 = [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkiKR_Prcx4&ab_channel=DisasterCompilations M6.2 Earthquake Hits Majene, Sulawesi, Indonesia - Jan. 15, 2021 Gempa di Majene], Disaster Compilation on YouTube, Immediate aftermath of the earthquake}} Severe damage was reported across Majene Regency and in several areas in Mamuju Regency. West Sulawesi's Gubernatorial Building, which was located in West Sulawesi's capital [[Mamuju (city)|Mamuju]], was destroyed in the quake. Two people were reportedly trapped beneath the ruins.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa di Majene: Kantor Gubernur Sulbar Roboh 80 Persen, 2 Orang Masih Terjebak di Reruntuhan|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/nasional/gempa-di-majene-kantor-gubernur-sulbar-roboh-80-persen-2-orang-masih-terjebak-di-reruntuhan/ar-BB1cLNsW|publisher=Kompas|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> Parts of Hotel Maleo in Mamuju also reportedly collapsed. Meanwhile, a section of Mirta Manakarra Hospital, a main hospital in Majene also collapsed, trapping at least 6 people inside.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Foto-foto Gedung Pemprov Sulbar yang Ambruk akibat Gempa Bumi M 6.2 di Mamuju, Sulawesi Barat|url=https://ternate.tribunnews.com/2021/01/15/foto-foto-gedung-pemprov-sulbar-yang-ambruk-akibat-gempa-bumi-m-62-di-mamuju-sulawesi-barat?page=2|publisher=Tribun News|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{citeweb|title=Penampakan Kantor Gubernur Sulbar-Hotel Maleo Rusak Akibat Gempa Majene|url=https://news.detik.com/foto-news/d-5334777/penampakan-kantor-gubernur-sulbar-hotel-maleo-rusak-akibat-gempa-majene|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=TribunNews.com |title=Gempa Majene: Kantor Gubernur Sulbar ambruk, hotel rusak parah |url=https://regional.kontan.co.id/news/gempa-majene-kantor-gubernur-sulbar-ambruk-hotel-rusak-parah?page=all |work=Kontan |date=15 January 2021 |language=id |access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Gempa Majene 6,2 SR Hancurkan RS Mitra Manakarra, Sejumlah Perawat dan Pasien Tertimbun |url=https://daerah.sindonews.com/read/301908/174/gempa-majene-62-sr-hancurkan-rs-mitra-manakarra-sejumlah-perawat-dan-pasien-tertimbun-1610665294?showpage=all |access-date=15 January 2021 |work=SINDOnews.com |date=15 January 2021 |language=id-ID}}</ref> Mamuju's main hospital also reportedly suffered extensively, with 50% of its structure were reportedly damaged by the quake. Hundreds of patients had to be treated outside of the hospital due to fear of collapse.<ref>{{citeweb|title=2 Rumah Sakit di Mamuju Hancur Diterjang Gempa, Ratusan Pasien Dievakuasi|url=https://www.beritasatu.com/nasional/720313/2-rumah-sakit-di-mamuju-hancur-diterjang-gempa-ratusan-pasien-dievakuasi|publisher=Berita Satu|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> Telecommunications reportedly went down and blackouts were reported as multiple power stations were damaged in the quake.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa Sulbar: Jaringan Telepon Putus, Listrik Mati, Butuh Bantuan Segera!|url=https://www.merdeka.com/peristiwa/gempa-sulbar-jaringan-telepon-putus-listrik-mati-butuh-bantuan-segera.html|publisher=Merdeka|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> AirNav Indonesia reported that its office in Mamuju [[Tampa Padang Airport]] was severely damaged in the quake. The ATC tower in the airport was also damaged. The navigational operation was diverted to Makassar ATC, while airport navigation in Mamuju was conducted in minimal effort due to the extensive damage.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Kantor Airnav dan Tower Pemandu Lalu Lintas di Bandara Mamuju Rusak Berat akibat Gempa|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/other/kantor-airnav-dan-tower-pemandu-lalu-lintas-di-bandara-mamuju-rusak-berat-akibat-gempa/ar-BB1cLGCS|publisher=Kompas|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> Mamuju Penitentiary facility suffered damage as well, injuring at least 3 people. The perimeter fence of the penitentiary was reportedly destroyed.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Rutan Mamuju Terdampak Gempa M 6,2: Tembok Roboh-Napi Patah Tulang|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5335785/rutan-mamuju-terdampak-gempa-m-62-tembok-roboh-napi-patah-tulang?_ga=2.108845130.917574648.1608446110-1111234797.1604910342|publisher=Detik|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> At least one Community Health Centre ([[Puskesmas]]) was destroyed in the quake. A military district office in Malunda was also severely damaged.<ref>{{citeweb|title=UPDATE Gempa di Sulbar: 62 Rumah, Puskesmas dan Kantor Danramil Malunda di Majene Rusak|url=https://www.tribunnews.com/regional/2021/01/15/update-gempa-di-sulbar-62-rumah-puskesmas-dan-kantor-danramil-malunda-di-majene-rusak|publisher=Tribun News|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> At least 2 main hospitals in West Sulawesi were destroyed in the earthquake, while three hospitals remain operational.<ref name=Meninggal>{{citeweb|title=42 Orang Meninggal Dunia Akibat Gempa Sulawesi Barat|url=https://www.republika.co.id/berita/qmzdo6384/42-orang-meninggal-dunia-akibat-gempa-sulawesi-barat|publisher=Republika|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Further assessment revealed that three Community Health Centres had been destroyed by the quake.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Tiga Puskesmas Rusak Akibat Gempa Sulbar|url=https://www.metrotvnews.com/play/kj2C1wBl-tiga-puskesmas-rusak-akibat-gempa-sulbar|publisher=Metro TV|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Ministry of Education reported that at least 15 schools were either damaged or destroyed in the quake, most of which were in Majene. At least one elementary school and two high schools in Majene were destroyed while the others suffered damage ranging from slight damage to heavy damage. In Mamuju at least six schools were damaged by the earthquake.<ref>{{citeweb|title=15 Sekolah Dilaporkan Rusak Akibat Gempa Sulbar|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/other/15-sekolah-dilaporkan-rusak-akibat-gempa-sulbar/ar-BB1cMo3F|publisher=Medcom|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> An updated assessment revealed that at least 27 schools in Mamuju, Majene and Mamasa had been damaged. Seven schools and preschools were destroyed in the quake, while the other 20 suffered slight to moderate damage. At least 3 schools in Mamasa Regency were damaged due to the quake.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa Mamuju dan Majene, 27 Sekolah Rusak Ringan hingga Berat|url=https://www.kompas.com/edu/read/2021/01/16/224857771/gempa-mamuju-dan-majene-27-sekolah-rusak-ringan-hingga-berat?page=2|publisher=Kompas|access-date=17 January 2021}}</ref> Immediate assessment made by the Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency revealed that at least 62 houses had been destroyed in the earthquake.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa Mamuju Runtuhkan Kantor Gubernur, Rusak Puluhan Rumah dan Putus Akses Jalan|url=https://www.tribunnews.com/nasional/2021/01/15/gempa-mamuju-runtuhkan-kantor-gubernur-rusak-puluhan-rumah-dan-putus-akses-jalan|publisher=Tribun News|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> The number later rose to the hundreds. In Majene, at least 300 houses were damaged by the quake.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa Majene, 300 Rumah Warga Rusak dan 8 Orang Tewas|url=https://regional.kompas.com/read/2021/01/15/11511421/gempa-majene-300-rumah-warga-rusak-dan-8-orang-tewas|language=id|publisher=Kompas|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> An official from West Sulawesi's Regional Government stated that at least a half of all structures in Mamuju had been destroyed by the tremor.<ref>{{citeweb|title=GEMPA DI SULAWESI BARAT: PMI Sebut Korban Meninggal Akan Meningkat, CNN Laporkan 67 Orang Tewas|url=https://kupang.tribunnews.com/2021/01/16/gempa-di-sulawesi-barat-pmi-sebut-korban-meninggal-akan-meningkat-cnn-laporkan-67-orang-tewas?page=2|publisher=Tribun News|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> == Casualties == In the immediate aftermath, at least 4 people were killed and 600 people were injured in the quake. More than 2,000 people evacuated to evacuation centers.<ref name=Tewas>{{citeweb|title=Korban Tewas Gempa di Majene Jadi 4, 600 Warga Luka-luka|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5334945/korban-tewas-gempa-di-majene-jadi-4-600-warga-luka-luka?tag_from=wp_nhl_1|publisher=Detik|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> The death toll later rose to 27 and about 637 people were injured and 15,000 people were displaced.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Korban Jiwa Gempa Majene Jadi 8 Orang, 15 Ribuan Mengungsi|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5335058/korban-jiwa-gempa-majene-jadi-8-orang-15-ribuan-mengungsi?tag_from=wp_nhl_11|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=15 January 2021|title=At least 34 killed as strong quake rocks Indonesia's Sulawesi|work=Channel News Asia|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/indonesia-earthquake-sulawesi-dead-injured-13964422|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> Death toll later rose again to 35 as more bodies were recovered by search and rescue personnel. At least 26 were from Mamuju, while 9 others were from Majene.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Korban Jiwa Gempa Majene-Mamuju Bertambah Jadi 35 Orang|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5335300/korban-jiwa-gempa-majene-mamuju-bertambah-jadi-35-orang?tag_from=wp_nhl_1|publisher=Detik|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> On the night of 15 January, BNPB stated that 42 people had been killed in the earthquake. Most of the victims were residents from the provincial capital, Mamuju.<ref name=Meninggal/> Most were found inside their home, as the earthquake struck at night, when most people were asleep. Dozens were still trapped inside collapsed structures. At least 2 people were killed after a section of Mamuju's Mitra Manakarra Hospital collapsed.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Proses Evakuasi Pasien RS Mitra Manakarra Mamuju yang Tewas Akibat Gempa|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/other/proses-evakuasi-pasien-rs-mitra-manakarra-mamuju-yang-tewas-akibat-gempa/ar-BB1cLGhX|publisher=Kumparan|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> On January 17, the death toll rose to 56 and the number of wounded rose to 826. Most of those who died were from Mamuju, totaling 47 people. The other 9 people were from Majene. BNPB stated that the quake not only affected residents in Mamuju and Majene but it also affected residents of Mamasa and Polewali Mandar, both are located in West Sulawesi, though no casualties have been reported from Mamasa and Polewali Mandar. More than 485,000 people were affected by the earthquake.<ref>{{citeweb|title=56 Meninggal, 826 Luka-Luka di Majene dan Mamuju|url=https://www.harianaceh.co.id/2021/01/17/56-meninggal-826-luka-luka-di-majene-dan-mamuju/|publisher=Harian Aceh Indonesia|language=id|access-date=17 January 2021}}</ref> BNPB stated that at least 189 people in Mamuju Regency were severely injured. In Majene Regency, at least 637 people were slightly injured. Several of the injured have been evacuated to field hospitals.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Update Gempa Sulbar: 189 Warga di Mamuju Luka Berat, 637 di Majene Luka Ringan|url=https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/4458743/update-gempa-sulbar-189-warga-di-mamuju-luka-berat-637-di-majene-luka-ringan|publisher=Liputan6|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Some severely injured survivors were flown to Makassar for further treatment.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Korban Gempa Sulbar Diterbangkan ke Makassar untuk Dirawat|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5336390/korban-gempa-sulbar-diterbangkan-ke-makassar-untuk-dirawat|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> In the immediate aftermath of the earthquake, the majority of the residents of Mamuju had evacuated from the city. At least 10 evacuation centers had been prepared for the survivors of the quake. Survivors were also asked to go to Majene's Stadium and Mamuju's Gubernatorial Office.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Korban Gempa Sulawesi Barat Diminta Mengungsi ke Stadion|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/nasional/korban-gempa-sulawesi-barat-diminta-mengungsi-ke-stadion/ar-BB1cMqsS|publisher=Tempo|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> == Response == ===Central government=== Indonesian President [[Joko Widodo]] ordered Minister of Social Affairs [[Tri Rismaharini]] to visit the disaster area to supervise the aid distribution in the area. He later sent condolences to the relatives of the victims and hoped for a quick recovery for the survivors and those who were affected.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Diperintah Jokowi, Mensos Risma Akan ke Mamuju Naik Pesawat TNI AU|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5335017/diperintah-jokowi-mensos-risma-akan-ke-mamuju-naik-pesawat-tni-au?tag_from=wp_nhl_6|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> An emergency declaration has been declared in West Sulawesi.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Pemerintah Tetapkan Status Tanggap Darurat Gempa Sulbar|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5336648/pemerintah-tetapkan-status-tanggap-darurat-gempa-sulbar?_ga=2.218484817.917574648.1608446110-1111234797.1604910342|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Tri Rismaharini stated that aids and logistics will be brought from Makassar. She later ordered local members of Tagana (Taruna Siaga Bencana) and LDP (Layanan Dukungan Psikososial) to the affected areas. Members of Tagana were deployed to assist rescuers in the search and rescue operation. Essential goods will be distributed in multiple phases.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Bantu Korban Gempa Sulbar, Mensos Risma Kirim Kebutuhan Pokok dari Makassar|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/nasional/bantu-korban-gempa-sulbar-mensos-risma-kirim-kebutuhan-pokok-dari-makassar/ar-BB1cM0n8|publisher=Tempo|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> The Ministry of Social Affairs stated that a total of Rp 1.7 billion (approx $US 1.2 million) of aid had been distributed to the people who were affected by the quake.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Kemensos Kirim Bantuan Rp1,7 M untuk Korban Gempa Sulbar|url=https://www.republika.co.id/berita/qmzcw6354/kemensos-kirim-bantuan-rp17-m-untuk-korban-gempa-sulbar|publisher=Republika|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Ministry of Transportation reassured that two airports in Majene-Mamuju would remain operational, including Mamuju Tampa Padang Airport, which was damaged in the earthquake.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa Majene, Kemenhub Pastikan 2 Bandara Beroperasi Normal|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/ekonomi/bisnis/gempa-majene-kemenhub-pastikan-2-bandara-beroperasi-normal/ar-BB1cM07d|publisher=Tempo|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> [[Ministry of Public Works and Housing (Indonesia)|Ministry of Public Works and Housing]] will provide clean water and sanitation for the evacuees.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Tanggap Bencana Gempa Majene, Ditjen Cipta Karya Fasilitasi Air Bersih dan Toilet Umum|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/other/tanggap-bencana-gempa-majene-ditjen-cipta-karya-fasilitasi-air-bersih-dan-toilet-umum/ar-BB1cM1ST|publisher=Kompas|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> Ministry of Telecommunications and Information announced that at least 122 base transceiver stations had been damaged in the quake. The Ministry will send a [[Very-small-aperture terminal]] (VSAT) to Majene and Mamuju.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Menkominfo: 122 BTS Terdampak Gempa Sulbar, Sudah Berangsur Membaik|url=https://www.merdeka.com/peristiwa/menkominfo-122-bts-terdampak-gempa-sulbar-sudah-berangsur-membaik.html|publisher=Merdeka|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Ministry of Religious Affairs stated that funds collected from zakat and sadaqah will be distributed to residents who were affected.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Kemenag Dorong Distribusi Zakat hingga Sedekah untuk Bantu Korban Gempa dan Banjir|url=https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/4458766/kemenag-dorong-distribusi-zakat-hingga-sedekah-untuk-bantu-korban-gempa-dan-banjir|publisher=Liputan6|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Minister of Manpower Ida Fauziah stated that Mobile Training Unit (MTU) and Quick Reaction Unit (URC) will be mobilized to the region to ensure swift distribution of aids.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa di Sulbar, Menaker Instruksikan Balai K3 Makassar Kirim Bantuan|url=https://www.suara.com/news/2021/01/16/072143/gempa-di-sulbar-menaker-instruksikan-balai-k3-makassar-kirim-bantuan|publisher=Suara|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Ministry of Education stated that it will send 2 teams to Mamuju and Majene. The Ministry will set up at least two posts in Mamuju and Majene.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Dirikan Dua Posko, Kemendikbud Turunkan Tim untuk Bantu Korban Gempa Sulbar|url=https://www.suara.com/news/2021/01/17/020500/dirikan-dua-posko-kemendikbud-turunkan-tim-untuk-bantu-korban-gempa-sulbar|publisher=Suara|access-date=17 January 2021}}</ref> The [[Indonesian Air Force]] announced that it will send a Boeing 737 to Majene to assist with the search and rescue operation.<ref>{{citeweb|title=TNI AU Terbangkan Alutsista untuk Bantu Korban Gempa Majene Sulawesi Barat|url=https://www.tribunnews.com/nasional/2021/01/15/tni-au-terbangkan-alutsista-untuk-bantu-korban-gempa-majene-sulawesi-barat|publisher=Tribun News|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> Meanwhile, the Indonesian Navy will send two ships to Mamuju, including a hospital ship.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Bantu Korban Gempa Mamuju, TNI AL Kirim KRI Teluk Ende-517|url=https://batampos.co.id/2021/01/15/bantu-korban-gempa-mamuju-tni-al-kirim-kri-teluk-ende-517/|publisher=Batam Pos|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> Additionally, two battalions from the Indonesian Navy will be deployed to Mamuju and Majene. Excavator and other types of aids will be also given by the army.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Panglima TNI Kirim Prajurit Bantu Korban Bencana di Sulbar-Kalsel|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5336151/panglima-tni-kirim-prajurit-bantu-korban-bencana-di-sulbar-kalsel|publisher=Detik|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> The [[Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management]] (BNPB) announced that it will send 4 helicopters to Majene. The Head of BNPB, Doni Monardo, will also visit the area affected by the disaster.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Empat Helikopter BNPB Dikerahkan Menuju Lokasi Gempa Majene|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/nasional/empat-helikopter-bnpb-dikerahkan-menuju-lokasi-gempa-majene/ar-BB1cLQnN|publisher=Kompas|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> Another 3 team of personnel will be sent to Mamuju and Majene from Makassar. The team will carry 10 sets of portable extrication devices for vehicle accident rescue. Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency stated that several ships had been deployed to Mamuju and Majene.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Tim SAR Boyong Peralatan Canggih ke Lokasi Gempa|url=https://koran.tempo.co/read/nasional/461601/tim-dari-pusat-boyong-peralatan-sar-canggih-ke-mamuju?|publisher=Tempo|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Doni Monardo stated that BNPB will send aids worth of Rp 4 billion rupiah to the evacuees. It was a part of the initial phase of the earthquake's relief effort as aids and logistics will be given in multiple phases.<ref>{{citeweb|title=BNPB Serahkan Bantuan Rp 4 Miliar Untuk Korban Gempa Sulbar|url=https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/4458932/bnpb-serahkan-bantuan-rp-4-miliar-untuk-korban-gempa-sulbar|language=id|publisher=Liputan6|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> As the earthquake happened during the ongoing [[COVID-19 pandemic]], there are concerns that a new cluster of COVID-19 infections might appear in packed evacuation camps. BNPB admitted that the stockpile of PPE has decreased significantly.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Dampak Gempa Sulbar: Pasien Dievakuasi ke RS Darurat, Stok APD Menipis|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5336773/dampak-gempa-sulbar-pasien-dievakuasi-ke-rs-darurat-stok-apd-menipis?_ga=2.176355565.917574648.1608446110-1111234797.1604910342|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Indonesian National Police stated that at least 136 personnel had been dispatched to assist in the search and rescue effort. Aids from the police include ambulances, solar cells and military solar kits, 15 medical teams, a team of Disaster Victims Identification unit (DVI), two gensets and four personnel from Information, Communication and Technology Division.<ref name=Polri>{{citeweb|title=Polri Kerahkan Personel Bantu Penanganan Gempa Sulbar|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/other/polri-kerahkan-personel-bantu-penanganan-gempa-sulbar/ar-BB1cN1Bu|publisher=Medcom|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> ===Regional government=== The government of South Sulawesi reportedly sent logistics and personnel to assist with the search and rescue effort in Majene and Mamuju, but it was hampered as the roads to Majene and Mamuju were cut off due to the earthquake. Logistics were later sent via sea transport.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Jalur Darat Putus Akibat Gempa Majene, Gubernur Sulsel Kirim Bantuan Via Laut|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5334847/jalur-darat-putus-akibat-gempa-majene-gubernur-sulsel-kirim-bantuan-via-laut|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> The governor of South Sulawesi province, [[Nurdin Abdullah]], will visit Majene to observe the damage in the area and to assist with the search and rescue operation.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gubernur Sulsel Terima Laporan Gempa Majene: Kantor-Rumah Sakit Hancur|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5334931/gubernur-sulsel-terima-laporan-gempa-majene-kantor-rumah-sakit-hancur|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> He later stated that South Sulawesi will accept evacuees from Majene and Mamuju.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Sulsel Siap Tampung Korban Gempa Sulbar|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/other/sulsel-siap-tampung-korban-gempa-sulbar/ar-BB1cMGBq|publisher=Medcom|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> The city of Palopo will send logistics and will deploy 18 medical personnel and 8 firefighters to West Sulawesi.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Pemkot Palopo Kirim 20 Tenaga Medis-Damkar Bantu Korban Gempa Sulbar|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5336170/pemkot-palopo-kirim-20-tenaga-medis-damkar-bantu-korban-gempa-sulbar?_ga=2.205380824.917574648.1608446110-1111234797.1604910342|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> The Regional Police of South Sulawesi also sent personnel, water treatment equipment and other kinds of aids to Mamuju and Majene to assist the relief effort.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa Majene, Polda Sulteng Kirim Personel Brimob ke Sulawesi Barat|url=https://www.jpnn.com/news/gempa-majene-polda-sulteng-kirim-personel-brimob-ke-sulawesi-barat|publisher=JPNN|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> Central Sulawesi Regional Police sent 30 [[Mobile Brigade Corps]] (Brimob) and medical team to nearby Mamuju and Majene in West Sulawesi for the relief effort.<ref name=Polri/> West Sulawesi Regional Disaster Agency stated that the search and rescue effort in Mamuju was overwhelmed due to a lack of personnel. Search and rescue personnel initially had been dispatched to the nearby [[Polewali Mandar Regency]] as a flash flood had just struck the area. Additional personnel were called from [[Balikpapan]], [[Jakarta]], and [[Makassar]] to assist with the search and rescue operation. The lack of heavy equipment also hampered the search and rescue effort.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Basarnas Mamuju: Evakuasi Korban Gempa Terkendala Kurangnya Alat Berat|url=https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/4458082/basarnas-mamuju-evakuasi-korban-gempa-terkendala-kurangnya-alat-berat|publisher=Liputan6|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> ===Others=== [[File:Dukungan_Lebih_Lanjut_Australia_Menyusul_Gempa_Bumi_dan_Tsunami_Sulawesi.jpg|thumb|243x243px|[[Aid]] from [[Australia]] disembarked from a [[cargo aircraft]], requested from the [[Indonesian Red Cross Society]]]] The National Democratic Party of Central Sulawesi sent logistics from Palu, including 1,500 face masks and 15 units of tents. The party will also send five trucks filled with at least 6 tonnes of aids.<ref>{{citeweb|title=NasDem Sulteng kirim logistik lima truk untuk penyintas gempa Sulbar|url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/1949236/nasdem-sulteng-kirim-logistik-lima-truk-untuk-penyintas-gempa-sulbar|publisher=Antara|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> West Sulawesi's Regional Representative Council from Indonesia's PDIP party announced that the party will also send logistics and essential goods for setting up a community kitchen. The party will also deploy ambulances and vehicular support for the relief effort.<ref>{{citeweb|title=PDIP Kirim Bantuan Korban Bencana Gempa Sulbar: Logistik dan Dirikan Dapur Umum|url=https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/4458564/pdip-kirim-bantuan-korban-bencana-gempa-sulbar-logistik-dan-dirikan-dapur-umum|publisher=Liputan6|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> The Chairman of Golkar Party, Airlangga Hartanto, ordered the party's cadres from West Sulawesi to visit the area affected by the quake to assist the relief effort,<ref>{{cite web|title=Airlangga Instruksikan Kader Gerak Cepat Bantu Korban Gempa Majene|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5336394/airlangga-instruksikan-kader-gerak-cepat-bantu-korban-gempa-majene?_ga=2.113564879.917574648.1608446110-1111234797.1604910342|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> while the Democrat Party asked the Indonesian central government to evaluate the disaster mitigation system and post-disaster relief effort.<ref>{{cite web|title=Demokrat Dorong Evaluasi Sistem Mitigasi Bencana|url=https://www.beritasatu.com/nasional/720505/demokrat-dorong-evaluasi-sistem-mitigasi-bencana|language=id|publisher=Berita Satu|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> The [[Perusahaan Listrik Negara|National Electric Company]] (PLN) stated that, as of the afternoon of 15 January, at least 460 power stations out of 872 have been repaired. Hundreds of PLN personnel had been dispatched to the disaster area. PLN stated that additional personnel will be called from neighboring cities including [[Parepare]], [[Palopo]], [[Palu]], and [[Pinrang Regency|Pinrang]].<ref>{{cite web|title=PLN: 463 Gardu Distribusi Listrik Padam di Majene Sulbar Berhasil Dipulihkan|url=https://www.tribunnews.com/regional/2021/01/15/pln-463-gardu-distribusi-listrik-padam-di-majene-sulbar-berhasil-dipulihkan|publisher=Tribun News|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> Indonesian state-owned petrol company [[Pertamina]] ensured that the fuel and gas supplies in Mamuju and Majene were enough. To ensure that no kinds of fuel shortages will ever occur, Pertamina will send 2 Mobile Storage Units with a capacity of 16 kg in each unit. Seven fuel trucks will be sent from Donggala Regency. Logistics and additional personnel will also be sent to the affected areas.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Pertamina Jamin Pasokan BBM di Majene & Mamuju Aman Pascagempa|url=https://finance.detik.com/energi/d-5337005/pertamina-jamin-pasokan-bbm-di-majene--mamuju-aman-pascagempa?_ga=2.150729854.917574648.1608446110-1111234797.1604910342|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=17 January 2021}}</ref> The head of the [[Indonesian Red Cross]] and former Indonesian Vice President [[Jusuf Kalla]] stated that they will send personnel from Palu and Makassar to the area. Family kits and other basic needs were also sent to Mamuju and Majene. An assessment team and 10 doctors from Hasanuddin University will be deployed to West Sulawesi.<ref>{{cite web|title=JK Kirim Relawan PMI dan Obat-obatan untuk Korban Gempa Majene|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/nasional/jk-kirim-relawan-pmi-dan-obat-obatan-untuk-korban-gempa-majene/ar-BB1cM9cd|publisher=Tempo|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> There were reports of mass lootings in Majene Regency during the distribution of aids for the evacuees. People were advised to be careful while carrying goods and aids to impacted areas. Police stated that multiple incidents of lootings were recorded on camera and said that it will investigate those incidents.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fakta Video Viral Pengungsi Gempa Sulbar Diduga Jarah Bantuan, Polisi: Masih Diselidiki|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/dunia/fakta-video-viral-pengungsi-gempa-sulbar-diduga-jarah-bantuan-polisi-masih-diselidiki/ar-BB1cNWw7|publisher=Kompas|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini later clarified that reports of multiple lootings were declared as disinformation.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Viral Video Penjarahan Bantuan Gempa Sulbar, Mensos Risma Pastikan Hoax|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5336717/viral-video-penjarahan-bantuan-gempa-sulbar-mensos-risma-pastikan-hoax?_ga=2.219863889.917574648.1608446110-1111234797.1604910342|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Contrary to Risma, BNPB confirmed that there were lootings in several area in West Sulawesi. BNPB asked authorities to secure the routes that were used for logistics and aids to prevent further lootings.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Beda Mensos dan BNPB soal Viral Penjarahan Bantuan Gempa Sulbar|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5337098/beda-mensos-dan-bnpb-soal-viral-penjarahan-bantuan-gempa-sulbar/2|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=17 January 2021}}</ref> == See also == {{Portal|Earth sciences|Indonesia|Current events }} *[[List of earthquakes in 2021]] *[[2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami]] *[[1996 Sulawesi earthquake]] *[[1968 Sulawesi earthquake]] *[[List of earthquakes in Indonesia]] == References == {{Reflist}} ==External links== {{commons category|2021 Sulawesi earthquake}} *{{ReliefWeb-link|eq-2021-000003-idn}} {{Earthquakes in 2021}} {{Earthquakes in Indonesia}} [[Category:2021 disasters in Indonesia]] [[Category:2021 earthquakes]] [[Category:21st century in Sulawesi]] [[Category:Earthquakes in Indonesia]] [[Category:January 2021 events]] [[Category:West Sulawesi]]'
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'<noinclude>{{User:RMCD bot/subject notice|1=2021 West Sulawesi earthquake|2=Talk:2021 Sulawesi earthquake#Requested move 16 January 2021 }} </noinclude>{{pp-vandalism|small=yes}} {{current disaster|date=January 2021|event=earthquake|time=recent}} {{short description|Earthquake in Indonesia}} {{EngvarB|date=January 2021}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}} {{Infobox earthquake | name = 2021 West Sulawesi earthquake | depth = 18.0 km | casualties = 84 dead<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/01/18/indonesian-medics-overwhelmed-by-quake-casualties/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=indonesian-medics-overwhelmed-by-quake-casualties</ref><ref>https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/01/17/death-toll-in-indonesian-earthquake-rises-to-81/</ref>820+ injured<ref name=tewas>{{citeweb|title=Indonesia quake kills at least 42, injures hundreds|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/APAC/idUSKBN29K00X?il=0|publisher=Reuters|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> | aftershocks = 4.9 {{M|w}} | foreshocks = 5.7 {{M|w|link=yes}} | landslide = Yes | tsunami = None | pgv = | pga = | intensity = VIII (''Severe'') | damages = | affected = [[West Sulawesi]], [[Indonesia]] | type = [[Fault (geology)|Reverse]] | fault = Mamuju-Majene Thrust Fault | magnitude = 6.2 {{M|w|link=yes}} | image = 2021-01-14 Mamuju, Indonesia M6.2 earthquake shakemap (USGS).jpg | duration = | local-time = 02:28 [[Time in Indonesia|WITA]] | local-date = 15 January 2021 | anss-url = https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000d030/executive | isc-event = 619717479 | timestamp = 2021-01-14 18:28:18 | map2 = {{Location map| Indonesia_Sulawesi#Indonesia | relief = yes | lat = -2.976 | long = 118.901 | mark = Bullseye1.png | marksize = 40 | position = top | width = 250 | caption =}} | location = {{coord|-2.976|118.901|display=inline, title}} | map_caption = | map_alt = | map = | caption = | alt = | citations = | engvar = en-UK | isc-event-A = 619715767 | anss-url-A = https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000d882/executive }} An earthquake struck the [[Majene Regency]], in the province of [[West Sulawesi]], on the Indonesian island of [[Sulawesi]] on 15 January 2021, at 02:28 [[Time in Indonesia|WITA]] (18:28 [[UTC]]), with a [[moment magnitude]] of 6.2. This earthquake was felt as far away as [[Makassar]], the capital of [[South Sulawesi]], and [[Palu]] in [[Central Sulawesi]]. Several buildings were also reportedly destroyed in neighboring cities, including a three-storey building in [[Mamuju (city)|Mamuju]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bangunan Bertingkat di Mamuju Dilaporkan Ambruk Akibat Gempa M 6,2|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5334727/bangunan-bertingkat-di-mamuju-dilaporkan-ambruk-akibat-gempa-m-62|publisher=Detik|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> At least 84 people are confirmed dead and 830 more are injured.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-18|title=Indonesian medics overwhelmed by quake casualties|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/01/18/indonesian-medics-overwhelmed-by-quake-casualties/|access-date=2021-01-18|website=Manila Bulletin|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="tewas" /> It was preceded by a [[foreshock]] measuring 5.7 a few hours earlier.<ref>{{Cite web|title=M 5.7 - 31 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia|url=https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000d882/executive|access-date=15 January 2021|website=USGS-ANSS}}</ref><ref>https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/14/asia/indonesia-sulawesi-earthquake-intl-hnk/index.html</ref> ==Tectonic setting== [[Sulawesi]] lies within the complex zone of interaction between the [[Australian Plate|Australian]], [[Pacific Plate|Pacific]], [[Philippine Sea Plate|Philippine]] and [[Sunda Plate]]s in which many small microplates are developed.<ref name=USGS>{{Cite anss|Sulawesi|2018|us1000h3p4|M 7.5 - 70km N of Palu, Indonesia|access-date=28 September 2018|mode=cs1}}</ref> The main active structure onshore in the western part of Central Sulawesi is the left-lateral NNW-SSE [[Palu-Koro fault|Palu-Koro]] [[Strike-slip Fault|strike-slip fault]] that forms the boundary between the North Sula and Makassar blocks and was responsible for the destructive [[2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami|Palu earthquake in 2018]].<ref name="Socquet_etal_2006">{{Cite journal |last=Socquet A. |last2=Simons W. |last3=Vigny C. |last4=McCaffrey R. |last5=Subarya C. |last6=Sarsito D. |last7=Ambrosius B. |last8=Spakman W. |year=2006 |title=Microblock rotations and fault coupling in SE Asia triple junction (Sulawesi, Indonesia) from GPS and earthquake slip vector data |journal=Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth |volume=111 |issue=B8 |pages=B08409 |doi=10.1029/2005JB003963|bibcode=2006JGRB..111.8409S |url=http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:c89f9e7d-ea2d-4ce6-b74c-1faabad284c2 |doi-access=free }}</ref><ref name=USGS_2018>{{Cite anss|Sulawesi|2018|us1000h3p4|M 7.5 - 70km N of Palu, Indonesia|access-date=28 September 2018|mode=cs1}}</ref> According to the interpretation of [[Global Positioning System|GPS]] data, the Makassar block is currently rotating anticlockwise, with its northwestern margin showing convergence with the Sunda block across the [[Makassar Strait]]. The main structure in that part of Sulawesi is the offshore, north–south trending, moderately [[dip and strike|east-dipping]] Makassar Thrust, also known as the Majene Thrust.<ref name="Bellier_etal_2006">{{Cite journal |last=Bellier |first=O. |last2=Sébrier |first2=M. |last3=Seward |first3=D. |last4=Beaudoin |first4=T. |last5=Villeneuve |first5=M. |last6=Putranto |first6=E. |date=2006 |title=Fission track and fault kinematics analyses for new insight into the Late Cenozoic tectonic regime changes in West-Central Sulawesi (Indonesia) |journal=Tectonophysics |volume=413 |issue=3–4 |pages=201–220 |doi=10.1016/j.tecto.2005.10.036}}</ref> The GPS data also support the presence of a seismically "locked" fault in the Makassar Strait.<ref name="Socquet_etal_2006"/> [[Reflection seismology|Seismic reflection]] data from the Makassar Strait support the presence of active thrusting west of the Makassar block. The Majene/Kalosi [[fold and thrust belt]] is exposed onshore between Majene and Mamuju. The northern part of the Makassar Strait is interpreted as a [[foreland basin]], with its subsidence caused by the loading of this active thrust belt.<ref name="Bergman_etal_1996">{{Cite book |last=Bergman |first=S.C. |title=Tectonic Evolution of Southeast Asia |last2=Coffield |first2=D.Q. |last3=Talbot |first3=J.P. |last4=Garrard |first4=R.A. |year=1996 |isbn=9781897799529 |editor-last=Blundell |editor-first=D.J. |series=Geological Society, Special Publications |volume=106 |pages=391–429 |chapter=Tertiary Tectonic and magmatic evolution of western Sulawesi and the Makassar Strait, Indonesia: evidence for a Miocene continent-continent collision |doi=10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.106.01.25 |editor-last2=Hall |editor-first2=R.}}</ref> == Earthquake == The earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 18 km with its epicenter located in [[Majene Regency]], West Sulawesi. According to the [[United States Geological Survey|USGS]], a [[Mercalli Intensity Scale|Mercalli Intensity]] of VIII (''Severe'') was recorded. The Indonesian [[Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency|BMKG]] stated that intensity of VI (''Strong'') was felt in Majene for 5-7 seconds.<ref>{{citeweb|title=BNPB: Warga Majene Rasakan Gempa Kuat Selama 5 hingga 7 Detik|url=https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/4457797/bnpb-warga-majene-rasakan-gempa-kuat-selama-5-hingga-7-detik|publisher=Liputan6|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> The shaking was felt in neighboring cities, as far away as Makassar to the south and Palu to the north. The earthquake happened along the Mamuju–Majene thrust fault, which runs close to the city of Mamuju, West Sulawesi.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Kantor Gubernur Sulbar Ambruk, Ini Analisis BMKG soal Gempa di Majene|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5334821/kantor-gubernur-sulbar-ambruk-ini-analisis-bmkg-soal-gempa-di-majene?tag_from=wp_nhl_4|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref><ref name =BMKG/>This fault was also responsible for a [[1969 Sulawesi earthquake|large earthquake in 1969]] near Majene, which killed at least 64 people.<ref>{{Cite web|title=M 7.0 - Sulawesi, Indonesia|url=https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/iscgem812497/executive|access-date=15 January 2021|website=USGS-ANSS}}</ref><ref name =BMKG/> That earthquake also caused a massive tsunami and landslides, damaging at least 1,200 houses. A major earthquake in the region is expected to occur every 75 years. BMKG stated that the fault was overdue for another large earthquake as the last damaging earthquake happened in 1969.<ref name =BMKG>{{citeweb|title=BMKG : Gempa Majene Merusak|url=https://mediaindonesia.com/humaniora/377217/bmkg-gempa-majene-merusak|publisher=Media Indonesia|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> ==== Foreshock ==== Approximately 12 hours before the mainshock, a day before the mainshock, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck immediately northwest of the mainshock, triggering multiple landslides and destroying two houses in Majene. The foreshock was recorded in Majene with the [[Mercalli intensity scale]] as V-VI (Moderate to Strong), at a depth of 10 km, located 4 km from Majene.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa M 5,9 Guncang Majene Sulbar|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5333733/gempa-m-59-guncang-majene-sulbar|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> The foreshock was felt as far away as South Kalimantan.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa Majene: Sesar Naik Mamuju Punya Potensi Picu Gempa Kuat |url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/teknologidansains/gempa-majene-sesar-naik-mamuju-punya-potensi-picu-gempa-kuat/ar-BB1cKHgy|publisher=Suara|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{citeweb|title=DAMPAK Gempa Majene 5.9, Berpotensi Merusak Level Guncangan Skala V MMI, Potensi Gempa Susulan 4.9|url=https://medan.tribunnews.com/2021/01/14/dampak-gempa-majene-59-berpotensi-merusak-level-guncangan-skala-v-mmi-potensi-gempa-susulan-49|publisher=Tribun Medan|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> The foreshock reportedly caused 26 aftershocks. Dozens of people reportedly evacuated due to fears of a tsunami.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa Magnitudo 5,9 Guncang Majene, Warga Mengungsi ke Pegunungan|url=https://www.liputan6.com/regional/read/4457258/gempa-magnitudo-59-guncang-majene-warga-mengungsi-ke-pegunungan|publisher=Liputan6|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> It left one person injured.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Kamis|date=14 January 2021|title=Gempa Magnitudo 5,9 di Sulbar, Dua Rumah Warga Rusak|work=Merdeka|url=https://www.merdeka.com/peristiwa/gempa-magnitudo-59-di-sulbar-dua-rumah-warga-rusak.html|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> ==== Aftershock ==== A magnitude 4.9 aftershock struck at 23:32 UTC (early Saturday morning local time) and a depth of only 10 km.<ref>{{citeweb|title=M 4.9 - 28 km SSE of Mamuju, Indonesia|url=https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000d0im/executive|publisher=USGS-ANSS|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> The aftershock was located at 20 km from Majene and was felt with an intensity of III on the Mercalli Intensity Scale. There were no reports of injuries or damage caused by the tremor.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa M 5,0 Kembali Guncang Majene Sulbar|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5336250/gempa-m-50-kembali-guncang-majene-sulbar?tag_from=news_mostpop|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Since 14 January, BMKG stated that only 32 aftershocks had been recorded.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa Majene Miskin Gempa Susulan, Begini Analisis BMKG|url=https://www.kompas.com/sains/read/2021/01/16/163000323/gempa-majene-miskin-gempa-susulan-begini-analisis-bmkg?page=2|publisher=Kompas|language=id|access-date=17 January 2021}}</ref> BMKG warned that residents should be aware of possible strong aftershocks that could cause an undersea landslide, which subsequently might cause a tsunami. BMKG later advised coastal residents to immediately evacuate if residents felt strong shaking, citing that in 1969 a similarly large earthquake had struck the region and caused a massive tsunami without warning. The analysis made by BMKG showed that the fault might still have adequate energy to cause another destructive earthquake in the next few days, as it may trigger the nearby faults located around the Mamuju Fault.<ref>{{citeweb|title=BMKG Ungkap Kemungkinan Tsunami Akibat Gempa Susulan di Majene|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5334988/bmkg-ungkap-kemungkinan-tsunami-akibat-gempa-susulan-di-majene?tag_from=wp_nhl_4|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> Government of West Sulawesi later advised coastal residents to evacuate to higher grounds due to threats of the tsunami.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Usai Gempa, Pemprov Sulbar Imbau Warga Pesisir Mengungsi ke Daerah Tinggi|url=https://www.liputan6.com/regional/read/4458116/usai-gempa-pemprov-sulbar-imbau-warga-pesisir-mengungsi-ke-daerah-tinggi|publisher=Liputan6|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> == Damage == [[File:Majene earthquake damage.jpg|250px|thumb|Damage caused by the foreshock]] {{external media | float = right | width = | video1 = [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkiKR_Prcx4&ab_channel=DisasterCompilations M6.2 Earthquake Hits Majene, Sulawesi, Indonesia - Jan. 15, 2021 Gempa di Majene], Disaster Compilation on YouTube, Immediate aftermath of the earthquake}} Severe damage was reported across Majene Regency and in several areas in Mamuju Regency. West Sulawesi's Gubernatorial Building, which was located in West Sulawesi's capital [[Mamuju (city)|Mamuju]], was destroyed in the quake. Two people were reportedly trapped beneath the ruins.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa di Majene: Kantor Gubernur Sulbar Roboh 80 Persen, 2 Orang Masih Terjebak di Reruntuhan|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/nasional/gempa-di-majene-kantor-gubernur-sulbar-roboh-80-persen-2-orang-masih-terjebak-di-reruntuhan/ar-BB1cLNsW|publisher=Kompas|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> Parts of Hotel Maleo in Mamuju also reportedly collapsed. Meanwhile, a section of Mirta Manakarra Hospital, a main hospital in Majene also collapsed, trapping at least 6 people inside.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Foto-foto Gedung Pemprov Sulbar yang Ambruk akibat Gempa Bumi M 6.2 di Mamuju, Sulawesi Barat|url=https://ternate.tribunnews.com/2021/01/15/foto-foto-gedung-pemprov-sulbar-yang-ambruk-akibat-gempa-bumi-m-62-di-mamuju-sulawesi-barat?page=2|publisher=Tribun News|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{citeweb|title=Penampakan Kantor Gubernur Sulbar-Hotel Maleo Rusak Akibat Gempa Majene|url=https://news.detik.com/foto-news/d-5334777/penampakan-kantor-gubernur-sulbar-hotel-maleo-rusak-akibat-gempa-majene|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=TribunNews.com |title=Gempa Majene: Kantor Gubernur Sulbar ambruk, hotel rusak parah |url=https://regional.kontan.co.id/news/gempa-majene-kantor-gubernur-sulbar-ambruk-hotel-rusak-parah?page=all |work=Kontan |date=15 January 2021 |language=id |access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Gempa Majene 6,2 SR Hancurkan RS Mitra Manakarra, Sejumlah Perawat dan Pasien Tertimbun |url=https://daerah.sindonews.com/read/301908/174/gempa-majene-62-sr-hancurkan-rs-mitra-manakarra-sejumlah-perawat-dan-pasien-tertimbun-1610665294?showpage=all |access-date=15 January 2021 |work=SINDOnews.com |date=15 January 2021 |language=id-ID}}</ref> Mamuju's main hospital also reportedly suffered extensively, with 50% of its structure were reportedly damaged by the quake. Hundreds of patients had to be treated outside of the hospital due to fear of collapse.<ref>{{citeweb|title=2 Rumah Sakit di Mamuju Hancur Diterjang Gempa, Ratusan Pasien Dievakuasi|url=https://www.beritasatu.com/nasional/720313/2-rumah-sakit-di-mamuju-hancur-diterjang-gempa-ratusan-pasien-dievakuasi|publisher=Berita Satu|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> Telecommunications reportedly went down and blackouts were reported as multiple power stations were damaged in the quake.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa Sulbar: Jaringan Telepon Putus, Listrik Mati, Butuh Bantuan Segera!|url=https://www.merdeka.com/peristiwa/gempa-sulbar-jaringan-telepon-putus-listrik-mati-butuh-bantuan-segera.html|publisher=Merdeka|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> AirNav Indonesia reported that its office in Mamuju [[Tampa Padang Airport]] was severely damaged in the quake. The ATC tower in the airport was also damaged. The navigational operation was diverted to Makassar ATC, while airport navigation in Mamuju was conducted in minimal effort due to the extensive damage.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Kantor Airnav dan Tower Pemandu Lalu Lintas di Bandara Mamuju Rusak Berat akibat Gempa|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/other/kantor-airnav-dan-tower-pemandu-lalu-lintas-di-bandara-mamuju-rusak-berat-akibat-gempa/ar-BB1cLGCS|publisher=Kompas|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> Mamuju Penitentiary facility suffered damage as well, injuring at least 3 people. The perimeter fence of the penitentiary was reportedly destroyed.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Rutan Mamuju Terdampak Gempa M 6,2: Tembok Roboh-Napi Patah Tulang|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5335785/rutan-mamuju-terdampak-gempa-m-62-tembok-roboh-napi-patah-tulang?_ga=2.108845130.917574648.1608446110-1111234797.1604910342|publisher=Detik|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> At least one Community Health Centre ([[Puskesmas]]) was destroyed in the quake. A military district office in Malunda was also severely damaged.<ref>{{citeweb|title=UPDATE Gempa di Sulbar: 62 Rumah, Puskesmas dan Kantor Danramil Malunda di Majene Rusak|url=https://www.tribunnews.com/regional/2021/01/15/update-gempa-di-sulbar-62-rumah-puskesmas-dan-kantor-danramil-malunda-di-majene-rusak|publisher=Tribun News|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> At least 2 main hospitals in West Sulawesi were destroyed in the earthquake, while three hospitals remain operational.<ref name=Meninggal>{{citeweb|title=42 Orang Meninggal Dunia Akibat Gempa Sulawesi Barat|url=https://www.republika.co.id/berita/qmzdo6384/42-orang-meninggal-dunia-akibat-gempa-sulawesi-barat|publisher=Republika|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Further assessment revealed that three Community Health Centres had been destroyed by the quake.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Tiga Puskesmas Rusak Akibat Gempa Sulbar|url=https://www.metrotvnews.com/play/kj2C1wBl-tiga-puskesmas-rusak-akibat-gempa-sulbar|publisher=Metro TV|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Ministry of Education reported that at least 15 schools were either damaged or destroyed in the quake, most of which were in Majene. At least one elementary school and two high schools in Majene were destroyed while the others suffered damage ranging from slight damage to heavy damage. In Mamuju at least six schools were damaged by the earthquake.<ref>{{citeweb|title=15 Sekolah Dilaporkan Rusak Akibat Gempa Sulbar|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/other/15-sekolah-dilaporkan-rusak-akibat-gempa-sulbar/ar-BB1cMo3F|publisher=Medcom|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> An updated assessment revealed that at least 27 schools in Mamuju, Majene and Mamasa had been damaged. Seven schools and preschools were destroyed in the quake, while the other 20 suffered slight to moderate damage. At least 3 schools in Mamasa Regency were damaged due to the quake.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa Mamuju dan Majene, 27 Sekolah Rusak Ringan hingga Berat|url=https://www.kompas.com/edu/read/2021/01/16/224857771/gempa-mamuju-dan-majene-27-sekolah-rusak-ringan-hingga-berat?page=2|publisher=Kompas|access-date=17 January 2021}}</ref> Immediate assessment made by the Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency revealed that at least 62 houses had been destroyed in the earthquake.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa Mamuju Runtuhkan Kantor Gubernur, Rusak Puluhan Rumah dan Putus Akses Jalan|url=https://www.tribunnews.com/nasional/2021/01/15/gempa-mamuju-runtuhkan-kantor-gubernur-rusak-puluhan-rumah-dan-putus-akses-jalan|publisher=Tribun News|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> The number later rose to the hundreds. In Majene, at least 300 houses were damaged by the quake.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa Majene, 300 Rumah Warga Rusak dan 8 Orang Tewas|url=https://regional.kompas.com/read/2021/01/15/11511421/gempa-majene-300-rumah-warga-rusak-dan-8-orang-tewas|language=id|publisher=Kompas|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> An official from West Sulawesi's Regional Government stated that at least a half of all structures in Mamuju had been destroyed by the tremor.<ref>{{citeweb|title=GEMPA DI SULAWESI BARAT: PMI Sebut Korban Meninggal Akan Meningkat, CNN Laporkan 67 Orang Tewas|url=https://kupang.tribunnews.com/2021/01/16/gempa-di-sulawesi-barat-pmi-sebut-korban-meninggal-akan-meningkat-cnn-laporkan-67-orang-tewas?page=2|publisher=Tribun News|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> == Casualties == In the immediate aftermath, at least 4 people were killed and 600 people were injured in the quake. More than 2,000 people evacuated to evacuation centers.<ref name=Tewas>{{citeweb|title=Korban Tewas Gempa di Majene Jadi 4, 600 Warga Luka-luka|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5334945/korban-tewas-gempa-di-majene-jadi-4-600-warga-luka-luka?tag_from=wp_nhl_1|publisher=Detik|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> The death toll later rose to 27 and about 637 people were injured and 15,000 people were displaced.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Korban Jiwa Gempa Majene Jadi 8 Orang, 15 Ribuan Mengungsi|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5335058/korban-jiwa-gempa-majene-jadi-8-orang-15-ribuan-mengungsi?tag_from=wp_nhl_11|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=15 January 2021|title=At least 34 killed as strong quake rocks Indonesia's Sulawesi|work=Channel News Asia|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/indonesia-earthquake-sulawesi-dead-injured-13964422|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> Death toll later rose again to 35 as more bodies were recovered by search and rescue personnel. At least 26 were from Mamuju, while 9 others were from Majene.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Korban Jiwa Gempa Majene-Mamuju Bertambah Jadi 35 Orang|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5335300/korban-jiwa-gempa-majene-mamuju-bertambah-jadi-35-orang?tag_from=wp_nhl_1|publisher=Detik|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> On the night of 15 January, BNPB stated that 42 people had been killed in the earthquake. Most of the victims were residents from the provincial capital, Mamuju.<ref name=Meninggal/> Most were found inside their home, as the earthquake struck at night, when most people were asleep. Dozens were still trapped inside collapsed structures. At least 2 people were killed after a section of Mamuju's Mitra Manakarra Hospital collapsed.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Proses Evakuasi Pasien RS Mitra Manakarra Mamuju yang Tewas Akibat Gempa|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/other/proses-evakuasi-pasien-rs-mitra-manakarra-mamuju-yang-tewas-akibat-gempa/ar-BB1cLGhX|publisher=Kumparan|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> On January 17, the death toll rose to 56 and the number of wounded rose to 826. Most of those who died were from Mamuju, totaling 47 people. The other 9 people were from Majene. BNPB stated that the quake not only affected residents in Mamuju and Majene but it also affected residents of Mamasa and Polewali Mandar, both are located in West Sulawesi, though no casualties have been reported from Mamasa and Polewali Mandar. More than 485,000 people were affected by the earthquake.<ref>{{citeweb|title=56 Meninggal, 826 Luka-Luka di Majene dan Mamuju|url=https://www.harianaceh.co.id/2021/01/17/56-meninggal-826-luka-luka-di-majene-dan-mamuju/|publisher=Harian Aceh Indonesia|language=id|access-date=17 January 2021}}</ref> BNPB stated that at least 189 people in Mamuju Regency were severely injured. In Majene Regency, at least 637 people were slightly injured. Several of the injured have been evacuated to field hospitals.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Update Gempa Sulbar: 189 Warga di Mamuju Luka Berat, 637 di Majene Luka Ringan|url=https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/4458743/update-gempa-sulbar-189-warga-di-mamuju-luka-berat-637-di-majene-luka-ringan|publisher=Liputan6|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Some severely injured survivors were flown to Makassar for further treatment.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Korban Gempa Sulbar Diterbangkan ke Makassar untuk Dirawat|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5336390/korban-gempa-sulbar-diterbangkan-ke-makassar-untuk-dirawat|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> In the immediate aftermath of the earthquake, the majority of the residents of Mamuju had evacuated from the city. At least 10 evacuation centers had been prepared for the survivors of the quake. Survivors were also asked to go to Majene's Stadium and Mamuju's Gubernatorial Office.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Korban Gempa Sulawesi Barat Diminta Mengungsi ke Stadion|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/nasional/korban-gempa-sulawesi-barat-diminta-mengungsi-ke-stadion/ar-BB1cMqsS|publisher=Tempo|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> == Response == ===Central government=== Indonesian President [[Joko Widodo]] ordered Minister of Social Affairs [[Tri Rismaharini]] to visit the disaster area to supervise the aid distribution in the area. He later sent condolences to the relatives of the victims and hoped for a quick recovery for the survivors and those who were affected.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Diperintah Jokowi, Mensos Risma Akan ke Mamuju Naik Pesawat TNI AU|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5335017/diperintah-jokowi-mensos-risma-akan-ke-mamuju-naik-pesawat-tni-au?tag_from=wp_nhl_6|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> An emergency declaration has been declared in West Sulawesi.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Pemerintah Tetapkan Status Tanggap Darurat Gempa Sulbar|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5336648/pemerintah-tetapkan-status-tanggap-darurat-gempa-sulbar?_ga=2.218484817.917574648.1608446110-1111234797.1604910342|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Tri Rismaharini stated that aids and logistics will be brought from Makassar. She later ordered local members of Tagana (Taruna Siaga Bencana) and LDP (Layanan Dukungan Psikososial) to the affected areas. Members of Tagana were deployed to assist rescuers in the search and rescue operation. Essential goods will be distributed in multiple phases.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Bantu Korban Gempa Sulbar, Mensos Risma Kirim Kebutuhan Pokok dari Makassar|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/nasional/bantu-korban-gempa-sulbar-mensos-risma-kirim-kebutuhan-pokok-dari-makassar/ar-BB1cM0n8|publisher=Tempo|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> The Ministry of Social Affairs stated that a total of Rp 1.7 billion (approx $US 1.2 million) of aid had been distributed to the people who were affected by the quake.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Kemensos Kirim Bantuan Rp1,7 M untuk Korban Gempa Sulbar|url=https://www.republika.co.id/berita/qmzcw6354/kemensos-kirim-bantuan-rp17-m-untuk-korban-gempa-sulbar|publisher=Republika|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Ministry of Transportation reassured that two airports in Majene-Mamuju would remain operational, including Mamuju Tampa Padang Airport, which was damaged in the earthquake.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa Majene, Kemenhub Pastikan 2 Bandara Beroperasi Normal|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/ekonomi/bisnis/gempa-majene-kemenhub-pastikan-2-bandara-beroperasi-normal/ar-BB1cM07d|publisher=Tempo|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> [[Ministry of Public Works and Housing (Indonesia)|Ministry of Public Works and Housing]] will provide clean water and sanitation for the evacuees.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Tanggap Bencana Gempa Majene, Ditjen Cipta Karya Fasilitasi Air Bersih dan Toilet Umum|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/other/tanggap-bencana-gempa-majene-ditjen-cipta-karya-fasilitasi-air-bersih-dan-toilet-umum/ar-BB1cM1ST|publisher=Kompas|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> Ministry of Telecommunications and Information announced that at least 122 base transceiver stations had been damaged in the quake. The Ministry will send a [[Very-small-aperture terminal]] (VSAT) to Majene and Mamuju.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Menkominfo: 122 BTS Terdampak Gempa Sulbar, Sudah Berangsur Membaik|url=https://www.merdeka.com/peristiwa/menkominfo-122-bts-terdampak-gempa-sulbar-sudah-berangsur-membaik.html|publisher=Merdeka|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Ministry of Religious Affairs stated that funds collected from zakat and sadaqah will be distributed to residents who were affected.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Kemenag Dorong Distribusi Zakat hingga Sedekah untuk Bantu Korban Gempa dan Banjir|url=https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/4458766/kemenag-dorong-distribusi-zakat-hingga-sedekah-untuk-bantu-korban-gempa-dan-banjir|publisher=Liputan6|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Minister of Manpower Ida Fauziah stated that Mobile Training Unit (MTU) and Quick Reaction Unit (URC) will be mobilized to the region to ensure swift distribution of aids.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa di Sulbar, Menaker Instruksikan Balai K3 Makassar Kirim Bantuan|url=https://www.suara.com/news/2021/01/16/072143/gempa-di-sulbar-menaker-instruksikan-balai-k3-makassar-kirim-bantuan|publisher=Suara|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Ministry of Education stated that it will send 2 teams to Mamuju and Majene. The Ministry will set up at least two posts in Mamuju and Majene.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Dirikan Dua Posko, Kemendikbud Turunkan Tim untuk Bantu Korban Gempa Sulbar|url=https://www.suara.com/news/2021/01/17/020500/dirikan-dua-posko-kemendikbud-turunkan-tim-untuk-bantu-korban-gempa-sulbar|publisher=Suara|access-date=17 January 2021}}</ref> The [[Indonesian Air Force]] announced that it will send a Boeing 737 to Majene to assist with the search and rescue operation.<ref>{{citeweb|title=TNI AU Terbangkan Alutsista untuk Bantu Korban Gempa Majene Sulawesi Barat|url=https://www.tribunnews.com/nasional/2021/01/15/tni-au-terbangkan-alutsista-untuk-bantu-korban-gempa-majene-sulawesi-barat|publisher=Tribun News|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> Meanwhile, the Indonesian Navy will send two ships to Mamuju, including a hospital ship.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Bantu Korban Gempa Mamuju, TNI AL Kirim KRI Teluk Ende-517|url=https://batampos.co.id/2021/01/15/bantu-korban-gempa-mamuju-tni-al-kirim-kri-teluk-ende-517/|publisher=Batam Pos|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> Additionally, two battalions from the Indonesian Navy will be deployed to Mamuju and Majene. Excavator and other types of aids will be also given by the army.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Panglima TNI Kirim Prajurit Bantu Korban Bencana di Sulbar-Kalsel|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5336151/panglima-tni-kirim-prajurit-bantu-korban-bencana-di-sulbar-kalsel|publisher=Detik|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> The [[Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management]] (BNPB) announced that it will send 4 helicopters to Majene. The Head of BNPB, Doni Monardo, will also visit the area affected by the disaster.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Empat Helikopter BNPB Dikerahkan Menuju Lokasi Gempa Majene|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/nasional/empat-helikopter-bnpb-dikerahkan-menuju-lokasi-gempa-majene/ar-BB1cLQnN|publisher=Kompas|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> Another 3 team of personnel will be sent to Mamuju and Majene from Makassar. The team will carry 10 sets of portable extrication devices for vehicle accident rescue. Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency stated that several ships had been deployed to Mamuju and Majene.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Tim SAR Boyong Peralatan Canggih ke Lokasi Gempa|url=https://koran.tempo.co/read/nasional/461601/tim-dari-pusat-boyong-peralatan-sar-canggih-ke-mamuju?|publisher=Tempo|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Doni Monardo stated that BNPB will send aids worth of Rp 4 billion rupiah to the evacuees. It was a part of the initial phase of the earthquake's relief effort as aids and logistics will be given in multiple phases.<ref>{{citeweb|title=BNPB Serahkan Bantuan Rp 4 Miliar Untuk Korban Gempa Sulbar|url=https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/4458932/bnpb-serahkan-bantuan-rp-4-miliar-untuk-korban-gempa-sulbar|language=id|publisher=Liputan6|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> As the earthquake happened during the ongoing [[COVID-19 pandemic]], there are concerns that a new cluster of COVID-19 infections might appear in packed evacuation camps. BNPB admitted that the stockpile of PPE has decreased significantly.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Dampak Gempa Sulbar: Pasien Dievakuasi ke RS Darurat, Stok APD Menipis|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5336773/dampak-gempa-sulbar-pasien-dievakuasi-ke-rs-darurat-stok-apd-menipis?_ga=2.176355565.917574648.1608446110-1111234797.1604910342|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Indonesian National Police stated that at least 136 personnel had been dispatched to assist in the search and rescue effort. Aids from the police include ambulances, solar cells and military solar kits, 15 medical teams, a team of Disaster Victims Identification unit (DVI), two gensets and four personnel from Information, Communication and Technology Division.<ref name=Polri>{{citeweb|title=Polri Kerahkan Personel Bantu Penanganan Gempa Sulbar|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/other/polri-kerahkan-personel-bantu-penanganan-gempa-sulbar/ar-BB1cN1Bu|publisher=Medcom|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> ===Regional government=== The government of South Sulawesi reportedly sent logistics and personnel to assist with the search and rescue effort in Majene and Mamuju, but it was hampered as the roads to Majene and Mamuju were cut off due to the earthquake. Logistics were later sent via sea transport.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Jalur Darat Putus Akibat Gempa Majene, Gubernur Sulsel Kirim Bantuan Via Laut|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5334847/jalur-darat-putus-akibat-gempa-majene-gubernur-sulsel-kirim-bantuan-via-laut|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> The governor of South Sulawesi province, [[Nurdin Abdullah]], will visit Majene to observe the damage in the area and to assist with the search and rescue operation.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gubernur Sulsel Terima Laporan Gempa Majene: Kantor-Rumah Sakit Hancur|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5334931/gubernur-sulsel-terima-laporan-gempa-majene-kantor-rumah-sakit-hancur|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> He later stated that South Sulawesi will accept evacuees from Majene and Mamuju.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Sulsel Siap Tampung Korban Gempa Sulbar|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/other/sulsel-siap-tampung-korban-gempa-sulbar/ar-BB1cMGBq|publisher=Medcom|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> The city of Palopo will send logistics and will deploy 18 medical personnel and 8 firefighters to West Sulawesi.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Pemkot Palopo Kirim 20 Tenaga Medis-Damkar Bantu Korban Gempa Sulbar|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5336170/pemkot-palopo-kirim-20-tenaga-medis-damkar-bantu-korban-gempa-sulbar?_ga=2.205380824.917574648.1608446110-1111234797.1604910342|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> The Regional Police of South Sulawesi also sent personnel, water treatment equipment and other kinds of aids to Mamuju and Majene to assist the relief effort.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Gempa Majene, Polda Sulteng Kirim Personel Brimob ke Sulawesi Barat|url=https://www.jpnn.com/news/gempa-majene-polda-sulteng-kirim-personel-brimob-ke-sulawesi-barat|publisher=JPNN|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> Central Sulawesi Regional Police sent 30 [[Mobile Brigade Corps]] (Brimob) and medical team to nearby Mamuju and Majene in West Sulawesi for the relief effort.<ref name=Polri/> West Sulawesi Regional Disaster Agency stated that the search and rescue effort in Mamuju was overwhelmed due to a lack of personnel. Search and rescue personnel initially had been dispatched to the nearby [[Polewali Mandar Regency]] as a flash flood had just struck the area. Additional personnel were called from [[Balikpapan]], [[Jakarta]], and [[Makassar]] to assist with the search and rescue operation. The lack of heavy equipment also hampered the search and rescue effort.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Basarnas Mamuju: Evakuasi Korban Gempa Terkendala Kurangnya Alat Berat|url=https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/4458082/basarnas-mamuju-evakuasi-korban-gempa-terkendala-kurangnya-alat-berat|publisher=Liputan6|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> ===Others=== [[File:Dukungan_Lebih_Lanjut_Australia_Menyusul_Gempa_Bumi_dan_Tsunami_Sulawesi.jpg|thumb|243x243px|[[Aid]] from [[Australia]] disembarked from a [[cargo aircraft]], requested from the [[Indonesian Red Cross Society]]]] The National Democratic Party of Central Sulawesi sent logistics from Palu, including 1,500 face masks and 15 units of tents. The party will also send five trucks filled with at least 6 tonnes of aids.<ref>{{citeweb|title=NasDem Sulteng kirim logistik lima truk untuk penyintas gempa Sulbar|url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/1949236/nasdem-sulteng-kirim-logistik-lima-truk-untuk-penyintas-gempa-sulbar|publisher=Antara|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> West Sulawesi's Regional Representative Council from Indonesia's PDIP party announced that the party will also send logistics and essential goods for setting up a community kitchen. The party will also deploy ambulances and vehicular support for the relief effort.<ref>{{citeweb|title=PDIP Kirim Bantuan Korban Bencana Gempa Sulbar: Logistik dan Dirikan Dapur Umum|url=https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/4458564/pdip-kirim-bantuan-korban-bencana-gempa-sulbar-logistik-dan-dirikan-dapur-umum|publisher=Liputan6|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> The Chairman of Golkar Party, Airlangga Hartanto, ordered the party's cadres from West Sulawesi to visit the area affected by the quake to assist the relief effort,<ref>{{cite web|title=Airlangga Instruksikan Kader Gerak Cepat Bantu Korban Gempa Majene|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5336394/airlangga-instruksikan-kader-gerak-cepat-bantu-korban-gempa-majene?_ga=2.113564879.917574648.1608446110-1111234797.1604910342|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> while the Democrat Party asked the Indonesian central government to evaluate the disaster mitigation system and post-disaster relief effort.<ref>{{cite web|title=Demokrat Dorong Evaluasi Sistem Mitigasi Bencana|url=https://www.beritasatu.com/nasional/720505/demokrat-dorong-evaluasi-sistem-mitigasi-bencana|language=id|publisher=Berita Satu|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> The [[Perusahaan Listrik Negara|National Electric Company]] (PLN) stated that, as of the afternoon of 15 January, at least 460 power stations out of 872 have been repaired. Hundreds of PLN personnel had been dispatched to the disaster area. PLN stated that additional personnel will be called from neighboring cities including [[Parepare]], [[Palopo]], [[Palu]], and [[Pinrang Regency|Pinrang]].<ref>{{cite web|title=PLN: 463 Gardu Distribusi Listrik Padam di Majene Sulbar Berhasil Dipulihkan|url=https://www.tribunnews.com/regional/2021/01/15/pln-463-gardu-distribusi-listrik-padam-di-majene-sulbar-berhasil-dipulihkan|publisher=Tribun News|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> Indonesian state-owned petrol company [[Pertamina]] ensured that the fuel and gas supplies in Mamuju and Majene were enough. To ensure that no kinds of fuel shortages will ever occur, Pertamina will send 2 Mobile Storage Units with a capacity of 16 kg in each unit. Seven fuel trucks will be sent from Donggala Regency. Logistics and additional personnel will also be sent to the affected areas.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Pertamina Jamin Pasokan BBM di Majene & Mamuju Aman Pascagempa|url=https://finance.detik.com/energi/d-5337005/pertamina-jamin-pasokan-bbm-di-majene--mamuju-aman-pascagempa?_ga=2.150729854.917574648.1608446110-1111234797.1604910342|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=17 January 2021}}</ref> The head of the [[Indonesian Red Cross]] and former Indonesian Vice President [[Jusuf Kalla]] stated that they will send personnel from Palu and Makassar to the area. Family kits and other basic needs were also sent to Mamuju and Majene. An assessment team and 10 doctors from Hasanuddin University will be deployed to West Sulawesi.<ref>{{cite web|title=JK Kirim Relawan PMI dan Obat-obatan untuk Korban Gempa Majene|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/nasional/jk-kirim-relawan-pmi-dan-obat-obatan-untuk-korban-gempa-majene/ar-BB1cM9cd|publisher=Tempo|language=id|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> There were reports of mass lootings in Majene Regency during the distribution of aids for the evacuees. People were advised to be careful while carrying goods and aids to impacted areas. Police stated that multiple incidents of lootings were recorded on camera and said that it will investigate those incidents.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fakta Video Viral Pengungsi Gempa Sulbar Diduga Jarah Bantuan, Polisi: Masih Diselidiki|url=https://www.msn.com/id-id/berita/dunia/fakta-video-viral-pengungsi-gempa-sulbar-diduga-jarah-bantuan-polisi-masih-diselidiki/ar-BB1cNWw7|publisher=Kompas|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini later clarified that reports of multiple lootings were declared as disinformation.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Viral Video Penjarahan Bantuan Gempa Sulbar, Mensos Risma Pastikan Hoax|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5336717/viral-video-penjarahan-bantuan-gempa-sulbar-mensos-risma-pastikan-hoax?_ga=2.219863889.917574648.1608446110-1111234797.1604910342|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=16 January 2021}}</ref> Contrary to Risma, BNPB confirmed that there were lootings in several area in West Sulawesi. BNPB asked authorities to secure the routes that were used for logistics and aids to prevent further lootings.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Beda Mensos dan BNPB soal Viral Penjarahan Bantuan Gempa Sulbar|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5337098/beda-mensos-dan-bnpb-soal-viral-penjarahan-bantuan-gempa-sulbar/2|publisher=Detik|language=id|access-date=17 January 2021}}</ref> == See also == {{Portal|Earth sciences|Indonesia|Current events }} *[[List of earthquakes in 2021]] *[[2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami]] *[[1996 Sulawesi earthquake]] *[[1968 Sulawesi earthquake]] *[[List of earthquakes in Indonesia]] == References == {{Reflist}} ==External links== {{commons category|2021 Sulawesi earthquake}} *{{ReliefWeb-link|eq-2021-000003-idn}} {{Earthquakes in 2021}} {{Earthquakes in Indonesia}} [[Category:2021 disasters in Indonesia]] [[Category:2021 earthquakes]] [[Category:21st century in Sulawesi]] [[Category:Earthquakes in Indonesia]] [[Category:January 2021 events]] [[Category:West Sulawesi]]'
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'@@ -8,5 +8,5 @@ | name = 2021 West Sulawesi earthquake | depth = 18.0 km -| casualties = 81 dead<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/APAC/idUSKBN29M01Q?il=0|title=Quake death toll at 78 as Indonesia struggles with string of disasters}}</ref><ref>https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/01/17/death-toll-in-indonesian-earthquake-rises-to-81/</ref>820+ injured<ref name=tewas>{{citeweb|title=Indonesia quake kills at least 42, injures hundreds|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/APAC/idUSKBN29K00X?il=0|publisher=Reuters|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> +| casualties = 84 dead<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/01/18/indonesian-medics-overwhelmed-by-quake-casualties/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=indonesian-medics-overwhelmed-by-quake-casualties</ref><ref>https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/01/17/death-toll-in-indonesian-earthquake-rises-to-81/</ref>820+ injured<ref name=tewas>{{citeweb|title=Indonesia quake kills at least 42, injures hundreds|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/APAC/idUSKBN29K00X?il=0|publisher=Reuters|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> | aftershocks = 4.9 {{M|w}} | foreshocks = 5.7 {{M|w|link=yes}} @@ -48,5 +48,5 @@ | anss-url-A = https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000d882/executive }} -An earthquake struck the [[Majene Regency]], in the province of [[West Sulawesi]], on the Indonesian island of [[Sulawesi]] on 15 January 2021, at 02:28 [[Time in Indonesia|WITA]] (18:28 [[UTC]]), with a [[moment magnitude]] of 6.2. This earthquake was felt as far away as [[Makassar]], the capital of [[South Sulawesi]], and [[Palu]] in [[Central Sulawesi]]. Several buildings were also reportedly destroyed in neighboring cities, including a three-storey building in [[Mamuju (city)|Mamuju]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bangunan Bertingkat di Mamuju Dilaporkan Ambruk Akibat Gempa M 6,2|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5334727/bangunan-bertingkat-di-mamuju-dilaporkan-ambruk-akibat-gempa-m-62|publisher=Detik|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> At least 78 people are confirmed dead and 830 more are injured.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indonesia hunts for survivors as quake death toll hits 60|url=https://www.jacarandafm.com/news/news/indonesia-hunts-survivors-quake-death-toll-hits-60/|access-date=2021-01-17|website=Jacaranda FM}}</ref><ref name="tewas" /> It was preceded by a [[foreshock]] measuring 5.7 a few hours earlier.<ref>{{Cite web|title=M 5.7 - 31 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia|url=https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000d882/executive|access-date=15 January 2021|website=USGS-ANSS}}</ref><ref>https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/14/asia/indonesia-sulawesi-earthquake-intl-hnk/index.html</ref> +An earthquake struck the [[Majene Regency]], in the province of [[West Sulawesi]], on the Indonesian island of [[Sulawesi]] on 15 January 2021, at 02:28 [[Time in Indonesia|WITA]] (18:28 [[UTC]]), with a [[moment magnitude]] of 6.2. This earthquake was felt as far away as [[Makassar]], the capital of [[South Sulawesi]], and [[Palu]] in [[Central Sulawesi]]. Several buildings were also reportedly destroyed in neighboring cities, including a three-storey building in [[Mamuju (city)|Mamuju]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bangunan Bertingkat di Mamuju Dilaporkan Ambruk Akibat Gempa M 6,2|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5334727/bangunan-bertingkat-di-mamuju-dilaporkan-ambruk-akibat-gempa-m-62|publisher=Detik|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> At least 84 people are confirmed dead and 830 more are injured.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-18|title=Indonesian medics overwhelmed by quake casualties|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/01/18/indonesian-medics-overwhelmed-by-quake-casualties/|access-date=2021-01-18|website=Manila Bulletin|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="tewas" /> It was preceded by a [[foreshock]] measuring 5.7 a few hours earlier.<ref>{{Cite web|title=M 5.7 - 31 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia|url=https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000d882/executive|access-date=15 January 2021|website=USGS-ANSS}}</ref><ref>https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/14/asia/indonesia-sulawesi-earthquake-intl-hnk/index.html</ref> ==Tectonic setting== '
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[ 0 => '| casualties = 84 dead<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/01/18/indonesian-medics-overwhelmed-by-quake-casualties/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=indonesian-medics-overwhelmed-by-quake-casualties</ref><ref>https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/01/17/death-toll-in-indonesian-earthquake-rises-to-81/</ref>820+ injured<ref name=tewas>{{citeweb|title=Indonesia quake kills at least 42, injures hundreds|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/APAC/idUSKBN29K00X?il=0|publisher=Reuters|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref>', 1 => 'An earthquake struck the [[Majene Regency]], in the province of [[West Sulawesi]], on the Indonesian island of [[Sulawesi]] on 15 January 2021, at 02:28 [[Time in Indonesia|WITA]] (18:28 [[UTC]]), with a [[moment magnitude]] of 6.2. This earthquake was felt as far away as [[Makassar]], the capital of [[South Sulawesi]], and [[Palu]] in [[Central Sulawesi]]. Several buildings were also reportedly destroyed in neighboring cities, including a three-storey building in [[Mamuju (city)|Mamuju]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bangunan Bertingkat di Mamuju Dilaporkan Ambruk Akibat Gempa M 6,2|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5334727/bangunan-bertingkat-di-mamuju-dilaporkan-ambruk-akibat-gempa-m-62|publisher=Detik|access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> At least 84 people are confirmed dead and 830 more are injured.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-18|title=Indonesian medics overwhelmed by quake casualties|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/01/18/indonesian-medics-overwhelmed-by-quake-casualties/|access-date=2021-01-18|website=Manila Bulletin|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="tewas" /> It was preceded by a [[foreshock]] measuring 5.7 a few hours earlier.<ref>{{Cite web|title=M 5.7 - 31 km S of Mamuju, Indonesia|url=https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000d882/executive|access-date=15 January 2021|website=USGS-ANSS}}</ref><ref>https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/14/asia/indonesia-sulawesi-earthquake-intl-hnk/index.html</ref>' ]
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