A 5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia without losses

Today, an earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale struck Central Sulawesi province in Indonesia.

The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency stated, in a statement, that the earthquake was 68 kilometers east of the area. "pee" Located in the province, at a depth of 10 kilometers.

There have been no reports so far of material or human losses as a result of the earthquake.

The frequency of earthquakes has increased

Since the beginning of the year 2025, the world has been witnessing Earthquakes are daily, and what is striking is the intensity of these tremors and the diversity of their locations, as the world witnesses strong strikes exceeding 6 degrees on the Richter scale in Asia, South America, and the Mediterranean.

Different types of earthquakes

Earthquakes are classified based on their causes into several types, the most prominent of which are:
1. Tectonic earthquakes: They occur as a result of the movement of tectonic plates and their sliding along faults.
2. Volcanic earthquakes: They result from volcanic activity, where the movement of magma generates vibrations.
3. Induced earthquakes: resulting from human activities such as building dams or extracting natural resources.
Studies indicate that the number of Large earthquakes “magnitude 7 and above” have remained relatively constant over the decades. However, the increase in modern media and technology has contributed to increasing awareness and media coverage of earthquakes when they occur.
As for less powerful earthquakes, there is a noticeable increase in them and their causesHumanitarian activity relatedto road building, construction and exploratory blasting, oil and gas extraction, etc.