Earthquake of magnitude 6 shakes southwestern Indonesia

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted southwestern Indonesia, causing widespread tremors across the region. The quake struck at a considerable depth, reducing the potential for severe damage.

Meanwhile, Indonesia has resumed search operations for 35 missing individuals following a devastating landslide at an illegal gold mine on Sulawesi island, which has already claimed at least 23 lives. The search,



involving nearly 400 personnel and a helicopter, faces significant challenges due to thick mud and difficult terrain.

Indonesia deployed a helicopter and hundreds of rescuers on Tuesday to continue the search for 35 people still missing after a landslide at an illegal gold mine on the island of Sulawesi. The disaster, triggered by torrential rain, has already claimed at least 23 lives, according to the search and rescue agency.