India, June 16 -- A powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Tuesday, shaking the Central Sulawesi region and causing scattered damage, according to reports from authorities.

The quake's epicentre was located near the Palu area, at a shallow depth, which led to strong tremors being felt across the city and surrounding regions. Residents reported intense shaking that lasted for several seconds, prompting many to rush out of homes and buildings in panic.

Following the quake, several structures were damaged, and emergency evacuations were carried out in parts of the affected region, including hospitals where patients were moved outdoors as a precaution. Images from the area showed damaged buildings, debris on...