Sulawesi quake death toll at 84 as Indonesia battles series of disasters


General view of collapsed buildings following an earthquake in Mamuju, West Sulawesi province, Indonesia, January 17, 2021. Abriawan Abhe/Antara Foto via REUTERS

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake that struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island last week has killed at least 84 people and displaced more than 30,000, according to search and rescue agency (Basarnas) data on Monday.

The 6.2-magnitude quake, one of a string of disasters to hit Indonesia in recent weeks, struck West Sulawesi early Friday morning, sending thousands fleeing from their beds.

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