August 18, 2012 Earthquake: Sigi, Parigi Mountong, Sulawesi, Indonesia

At least 6 people killed, 43 injured, 471 homes destroyed and 1,097 damaged in the epicentral area. Landslides blocked

roads and some roads and bridges in the area were destroyed. Felt (V) at Palu and (IV) at Kulawi. Also

felt at Poso. (reference #1053)

According to the latest data from the Central Sulawesi Disaster Mitigation Agency, the earthquake has killed six people and damaged 1,097 houses, seven places of worship, three schools and one government office. Dozens of people suffered minor injuries during the earthquake... The death toll from the earthquake later rose to six on Monday as rescuers reached mountainous villages that had been cut off by landslides, officials said. At least 43 others were injured, including eight in critical condition, according to Associated Press report. BNPB spokesperson Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said rescuers with heavy equipment and bulldozers were clearing the roads to at least 14 villages in Sigi that were blocked by landslides. Nugroho said six people were killed by falling debris and tons of mud, including a 9-year-old boy, and the toll was likely to rise further. He said the earthquake damaged hundreds of houses and buildings in Parigi Mountong and Sigi, the closest regencies to the epicenter, and roads and bridges were destroyed. (reference #9978)