Situation analysis: Earthquake & tsunami Sulawesi, Indonesia, 13 October 2018

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Donggala District Central Sulawesi, Indonesia on 28th September 2018, followed by aftershocks. The epicenter 8 KM northwest Donggala with the depth of 10 Km. A tsunami hit Palu City, province capital of Central Sulawesi, around fifteen minutes after the quake. Total affected population stands at1.5 million people (exposed to moderate and strong shaking). Initial reports (as at 9 October) from BNPB have confirmed 2,037fatalities with over 4,084 injuries, 671 missing persons, 152 are requiring immediately rescue efforts. There are currently almost 74,044 displaced populations in 120 sites. Emergency response operations is gradually improved as 100% power plant have functioned, 60% cellular operators have function, 75% fuel needs are in place, additional heavy equipments arrived to open road access to isolated affected areas to mobilize additional items but constraint remain due to size of the affected areas.