Earthquake today: 6.0 quake strikes Indonesia’s Sulawesi; no tsunami threat

 magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Indonesia's Sulawesi region on Saturday (May 3), according to the country's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). The agency reported on X (formerly Twitter) that there was no risk of a tsunami following the tremor.

The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) measured the earthquake at a magnitude of 5.9, with a depth of 109 km (68 miles). The epicenter was located in the Sulawesi region, which is known for its seismic activity.

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties in the wake of the earthquake, which occurred in a region frequently affected by natural disasters due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Authorities in Indonesia are continuing to monitor the situation, but initial reports indicate that the earthquake did not cause significant disruptions.

Residents of Sulawesi and surrounding areas are advised to remain alert and follow official updates.

Afghanistan hit by two earthquakes in two days

Afghanistan experienced two significant earthquakes in quick succession, highlighting the region's ongoing seismic activity.

On Saturday, May 3, 2025, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Afghanistan at 1:20 p.m. IST. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 15 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. The epicenter was located at latitude 36.52 N and longitude 71.20 E. The NCS issued a statement confirming the quake and warned of potential aftershocks in the coming hours.

Just the day before, on May 2, 2025, Afghanistan was jolted by another earthquake, this time with a magnitude of 4.5 on the Richter Scale. This earthquake, recorded at 8:20 p.m. IST, occurred at a much greater depth of 150 km. The epicenter was located at latitude 35.00 N and longitude 68.27 E. No significant damage or casualties have been reported from either earthquake.

Afghanistan lies in a geologically active area, with the Hindu Kush Mountain range known for frequent seismic activity. The country is located on several fault lines, particularly between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, which frequently collide and trigger earthquakes.

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes South Atlantic Ocean

In the South Atlantic, a powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck off the coast of Chile and Argentina on Friday (May 2), at 8:58 a.m. local time. The quake, with its epicenter in the Drake Passage between Cape Horn and Antarctica, occurred at a shallow depth of just 10 km (6 miles). Despite its strength, there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

The earthquake prompted Chilean authorities to issue evacuation orders for parts of the sparsely populated southern coast and Antarctic bases, fearing a potential tsunami. Around 2,000 people were evacuated to higher ground as a precautionary measure.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake triggered at least a dozen aftershocks, but no significant damage to infrastructure was reported. By the afternoon, Chile's SENAPRED disaster agency lifted the evacuation orders, confirming that there had been no damage to critical infrastructure or harm to people in the affected areas.