Indonesia's disaster agency lifts tsunami alert after powerful earthquake

The quake has been followed by strong aftershocks and a local disaster official tells The Associated Press that many houses have collapsed

AP | PTI  |  Jakarta 

Indonesia Earthquake. Photo: Reuters
Indonesia Earthquake. Photo: Reuters

Indonesia's disaster agency on Friday lifted the tsunami alert for the after it was hit by a powerful earthquake.

Indonesia's disaster agency spokesman says a tsunami warning for the island of Sulawesi has been lifted.

It was triggered by a shallow magnitude 7.5 quake that jolted central Sulawesi on Friday.

The quake has been followed by strong aftershocks and a local disaster official tells The Associated Press that many houses have collapsed.

First Published: Fri, September 28 2018. 16:41 IST