Post-Earthquake Tsunami M8.7 Kamchatka Does Not Cause Casualties In Indonesia

Tsunami illustration (ANTARA)

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) stated that the tsunami early warning due to an 8.7 magnitude earthquake that occurred on the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia, on Wednesday, July 30, had ended at 22.42 WIB.

Based on a report by the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), the incident did not cause any casualties or injuries in Indonesian territory, although a minor tsunami wave was detected at nine coastal points.

This condition confirms that the early warning system and the community's quick response are able to reduce the risk of casualties.

A number of affected areas include two points in Jayapura and West Papua and one point each in Central Halmahera, Papua, North Sulawesi, North Maluku, and Gorontalo. As a preventive measure, about 100 people had fled to the Navy Base in Gorontalo.

At another point, the community evacuated independently to a safer location without any significant incidents.

"The absence of casualties is good news, but this is also a reminder that vigilance is maintained," said Abdul Muhari, Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information and Communication Center. He added that the success this time should not be careless, because similar threats can occur at any time.

BNPB urges local governments to continue to review the readiness of evacuation routes, evacuation facilities, and early warning systems, to ensure maximum protection for the community when a disaster occurs.

It is also important to practice public preparedness and education to maintain community resilience against the threat of earthquakes and tsunamis.