Indonesia earthquake

On 28 September 2018, a shallow 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck 77 km (48 mi) away from the provincial capital Palu on the Indonesian Island of Sulawesi triggering a tsunami with an estimated maximum height of 4 to 7 metres (13 to 23 ft), sweeping shore-lying houses and buildings at Palu, a city with a growing tourist industry, Donggala, a fishing village and Mamuju along its path, it’s power accelerated by the water being forced through the narrow bay running into Palu.

Details are still unclear but the collective effects of the earthquake and tsunami have tragically led to the deaths of at least 1,347 people and injured a further 632 while displacing tens of thousands more. This makes it the deadliest earthquake to hit the country since the 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake, as well as the deadliest earthquake globally this year.

As of now, the area’s main airport is unusable and aid must arrive to the hardest hit areas by truck, which is slowing down relief efforts.

The country has also suffered a series of aftershocks, according to the United States Geological Survey. Several jolts, up to 6.0 magnitude, have hit Sumba, an island hundreds of miles away from Sulawesi, on Monday.

Crawford has offices in Indonesia and our adjusters are already responding to claims and providing support to our clients. The full extent of insured damage is still unclear as the situation is changing rapidly.

If you have claims that require our attention or need more information on this event, please contact any of the Crawford team members listed.

Johari Subianto
Country Manager
T: +62 21 573 1356
E: johari@crawco.co.id

Mike Campbell-Pitt
President – Asia
T: +852 2101 0921
M: +852 6292 7300
F: +852 2845 0598
E: mike.campbellpitt@crawford.asia

Scott Reichelt
Managing Director - Global Technical Services Asia
T: +65 6632 8699
M: +65 9733 5702
F: +65 6632 8040
E: scott.reichelt@crawford.asia

Simon Shaw
Technical Director – Global Technical Services Asia
T: +65 6632 8634
M: +65 9834 7667
E: simon.shaw@crawford.asia

Lloyd’s & London Market
Benedict Burke
Chief Client Officer Global Client Development
T: +44 207 265 4041
M: +44 7919 552624
E: benedict.burke@crawco.co.uk