M6.3 earthquake near Katobu, Southeast Sulawesi

What happened

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck 80 km ESE of Kendari, Indonesia on 14 May 2000, 20:08 UTC at a depth of 33 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

The nearest town in our records is Katobu, about 77 km away in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.