BNPB: 34 Citizen's Houses In Karangasem Bali Damaged Due To A 5.2 Magnitude Earthquake

The cleaning staff swept near the tent set up by the local BPBD in the yard of the Karangasem Regency Hospital, Bali/ANTARA

JAKARTA - The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported that 34 houses in Karangasem Regency, Bali, were damaged by an earthquake with a magnitude (M) of 5.2. Acting Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information and Communication Center Abdul Muhari said the distribution of damage to residents' houses was identified in several sub-districts, including Kubu, Manggis, Karangasem, Rendang and Bebandem sub-districts. "The Karangasem Regency BPBD updated data on the impact of the 5.2 magnitude earthquake (M) as of Wednesday at 06.00 WIB. A total of 34 houses were damaged by geological phenomena on Tuesday, at 20.38 local time," Abdul said in a written statement received in Jakarta, Antara, Wednesday, December 14. In addition to the damage, the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Karangasem Regency also reported that two residents were injured as a result of an earthquake triggered by an earthquake with a center of 23 km northeast of Karangasem. "One of the victims was injured due to being exposed to hot water due to panic during the earthquake. The two residents had received treatment at the Karangasem Regional General Hospital," Abdul continued. Until today, local BPBD officers are still collecting data and monitoring at affected locations. Aftershocks were monitored 21 times with the largest magnitude 4.5. Based on the analysis of the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), this earthquake was caused by Flores rising fault activity or Flores back arc thurst. Judging from the analysis of the earthquake source mechanism, there is an upward movement mechanism. Earthquake shocks felt by residents of Karangasem, Bali Province, were also felt by residents in other districts, even those in West Nusa Tenggara. BMKG released earthquake strength intensity with a Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale in the Karangasem III &nash; IV MMI, Mataram, North Lombok, Central Lombok and Lombok West III MMI, Tabanan, Kuta, Buleleng and East Lombok II MMI areas. BNPB urges local governments and residents to always be alert and ready for potential earthquake hazards. This event cannot be detected with certainty and can occur at any time. "Residents whose areas are around the epicenter of the earthquake can check the condition of the house before entering it again. After this Karangasem earthquake, BNPB and BPBD of Bali Province continue to coordinate and monitor BPBD in affected areas," said Abdul.