2 Cianjur Residents Died Due To An Earthquake With A Magnitude Of 5.6

The building was damaged in Cianjur due to the earthquake this afternoon (BPBD/VOI/Diah Ayu Public Relations)

JAKARTA - The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Cianjur Regency, West Java reported that two residents died due to an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 with a depth of 10 kilometers at 13.21 WIB. "In addition to the death toll, four residents were injured," said Plt. Head of BNPB Disaster Information and Communication Center Abdul Muhari in his statement, Monday, November 21. Until now, the Cianjur Regency BPBD noted that 7 houses were heavily damaged, 1 Islamic boarding school unit was heavily damaged, and Cianjur Hospital was moderately damaged. "The damage to public facilities that are still being identified at the level of damage, including government buildings 2 units, educational facilities 3, places of worship 1," said Abdul Muhari. Abdul Muhari continued, the Bogor Regency BPBD reported that two houses were damaged. The earthquake shock in this area was felt to be 5 to 7 seconds. Then, the Sukabumi City BPBD informed its citizens that the shock was strong enough for 7 to 10 seconds. People looked panicked and left their homes. Meanwhile, in the Sukabumi Regency area, the local BPBD also conveyed a strong shock for 5 to 7 seconds. Likewise for the Bandung Regency area, whose residents felt moderate shocks for 5 – 7 seconds. "BNPB Pusdalops also received other reports of residents feeling the shock, such as in DKI Jakarta, Bekasi City, Bogor City and Garut Regency. Residents in a number of these areas felt earthquake shocks with weak to strong intensity," he said. Abdul Muhari appealed to local governments and residents to increase vigilance and preparedness to face the dangers of earthquakes. Residents in earthquake-affected areas can check the structure of the building if they want to enter their homes again. "Make sure there is no damage to the structure such as damage to the pillars of the house, the horses and roofs, and damage to other structures. In addition, stay alert to potential aftershocks by continuing to follow data updating from the competent authorities," he explained.