Palu, June 17 -- The Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) of Central Sulawesi recorded that 841 houses were damaged by a tectonic earthquake of magnitude 6.7 that struck several areas in the province on Tuesday, June 16.

Head of Emergency and Logistics at the Central Sulawesi BPBD Andi Sembiring said in Palu on Wednesday that Sigi District was the worst hit area.

"At least 800 houses were damaged in Sigi District, comprising 720 slightly damaged houses, 68 moderately damaged houses, and 12 severely damaged houses," he said.

In addition to residential houses, the quake damaged two offices, 15 places of worship, one micro small and medium enterprise facility, and a bridge connecting Kamarora B Village and Tongoa Village.

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