- As of 7 October, the official death toll stands at 1 948 people, 10 679 are reported to be injured, 835 are missing, and there are over 74 444 internally displaced. Aerial assessments of the affected area point to liquefaction as having been a key factor in the complete destruction of some parts Palu and surrounding areas.
- Priority needs remain air transport, tents, water treatment and electric generators. DG ECHO's Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) is working in close coordination with EU Member States to facilitate the swift dispatch of assistance to the affected region. A Water Purification module, water purification kits, shelter kits and generators from the United Kingdom, France and Germany have arrived in country, while additional assistance from Denmark and Spain is on due to arrive on 10 October.
- In addition to the DG ECHO technical expert, an ERCC Liaison Officer arrived in Jakarta on 6 October and is already liaising with national authorities to facilitate the arrival of European assistance. A second Liaison Officer is due to arrive on 9 October. An EU Civil Protection Team (EUCPT) team is on standby pending authorisation from the Indonesian authorities.
- 18 grading maps have been produced so far by the EU's Copernicus Emergency Management Service, indicating severe damage in 17 areas in and around Palu and the earthquake's epicentre.
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