A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Sulawesi region of Indonesia on April 2, 2026, causing widespread destruction and displacing tens of thousands of residents. As the scale of the disaster becomes clearer, the international humanitarian community is ramping up its response.
Scale of the Disaster
The earthquake, which struck at a shallow depth, caused significant structural damage across multiple provinces. Initial assessments indicate that over 50,000 people have been directly affected, with thousands of homes damaged or destroyed. The Indonesian government has declared a state of emergency in the affected regions.
Organizations Responding
Several major relief organizations have already deployed teams to the affected area:
The American Red Cross has activated its international disaster response protocols and is coordinating with the Indonesian Red Cross (Palang Merah Indonesia) to provide emergency shelter, clean water, and medical supplies to affected communities.
Direct Relief is working through its network of local health partners to deliver emergency medical supplies, including trauma kits and essential medications, to health facilities in the earthquake zone.
International Medical Corps has deployed mobile medical teams to provide emergency healthcare services in areas where health infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed.
How to Help
The most effective way to support earthquake relief efforts is through monetary donations to established relief organizations. Cash donations allow organizations to purchase supplies locally, reducing shipping costs and supporting the local economy.
Visit our Indonesia Earthquake disaster page for a complete list of responding organizations and direct donation links.
Ongoing Coverage
Relief Directory will continue to monitor the situation and update our disaster tracking as new organizations join the response effort. Subscribe to our news feed to stay informed about this and other active disaster relief operations worldwide.