JAKARTA - The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has confirmed that no Indonesian citizens (WNI) were victims of the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that shook the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon local time.
Director of Indonesian Migrant Protection at the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Heni Hamidah, confirmed that all Indonesian citizens currently registered in the country are in a safe condition.
"The Indonesian Embassy in Caracas has ensured that all Indonesian citizens who are registered in Venezuela, namely 3 people, are in a safe, safe, and healthy condition," said Heni in an official statement in Jakarta, Thursday.
In addition to the three Indonesian citizens, Heni also ensured that all diplomatic staff at the Indonesian Embassy in Caracas were safe. The office building complex and the Ambassador's Residence were reported to have suffered no significant structural damage as a result of the tremors.
Tsunami Impact and Warning
The earthquake with a magnitude of M 7.1 occurred at 15.04 local time or Thursday morning at 02.04 WIB. The epicenter was detected on the coast of Venezuela, 28 kilometers west of the Moron area with a shallow depth of about 10 to 13 kilometers.
This devastating shock triggered an extraordinary panic in the capital Caracas. Residents reportedly rushed out of multi-storey buildings to save themselves.
Following the large-scale and coastal-centered earthquake, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center immediately activated the tsunami warning status for the coastal areas of Venezuela, Aruba Island, Bonaire, and Curacao (Dutch territory), to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands (US territory).
Open Emergency Communication Channels
Responding to the situation, the Indonesian Embassy in Caracas moved quickly to open an emergency communication line to monitor the development of the situation and update the conditions on the ground periodically. Active coordination with local authorities is also ongoing, especially regarding the potential for aftershocks.
The Indonesian government appeals to Indonesian citizens in Venezuela to remain vigilant and comply with safety instructions from the local government.
For Indonesian citizens who need assistance or further information, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides the emergency hotline number of the Indonesian Embassy in Caracas at +58-4120217253 or +58-4122340100, as well as the hotline of the Directorate of Indonesian Citizens of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at +62812-9007-0027.
"The Indonesian government also expresses its deep condolences to the Venezuelan government and people for this disaster, and hopes that the recovery process can proceed quickly," said Heni.
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