The Indonesian archipelago is located in the Ring of Fire, an area of high volcanic and seismic activity. The region experiences frequent earthquakes and tsunamis.
The most recent earthquake to hit Indonesia occurred on September 28, 2018. The magnitude 6.0 quake struck the island of Sulawesi, and was followed by a series of powerful aftershocks. The quake caused extensive damage, and resulted in at least 1,400 fatalities.
The Sulawesi earthquake was the latest in a series of deadly …