A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Poso Regency in Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, early Sunday, injuring at least 29 people, the country's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said in a statement.

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency reported that the quake occurred at 5:38 a.m. Jakarta time (2238 GMT), with the epicenter located on land at a depth of 10 km, 18 km northwest of Poso Regency.

Strong tremors¹ were felt in Poso Pesisir District, including the villages of Masani, Tokorondo, Towu, Pinedapa, Tangkura, and Lape, lasting² for about 15 seconds and prompting many residents to rush outdoors for safety.

The Poso Regional Disaster Management Agency immediately carried out field monitoring and coordination³ with local authorities. Preliminary data showed 29 people were injured.

In neighboring Sigi Regency, residents felt moderate shaking for about seven seconds, though no casualties or damage have been reported.