The Indonesian Embassy Ensures That No Indonesian Citizens In Kazakhstan Become Victims Of The 6.7 M Earthquake

Illustration of the impact of the earthquake. (Unsplash-Mick Haupt)

The Indonesian Embassy in Astana reported that no Indonesian citizens (WNI) were victims of the 6.7 magnitude (M) earthquake in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on Monday, January 22 evening.

"Since last night we have been in contact with all Indonesian citizens who are generally in the cities of Almaty and Astana, all are safe and healthy," said Indonesian Ambassador to Kazakhstan M. Fadjroel Rachman via text message, Tuesday, January 23, quoted by Antara.

Fadjroel also said that the Indonesian Embassy in Astana continued to monitor further developments regarding the earthquake and monitor Indonesian citizens who are generally in Almaty and Astana.

He also appealed to Indonesian citizens in Kazakhstan to remain alert for aftershocks.

He also reminded Indonesian citizens to continue to provide information to the Indonesian Embassy in Astana, so that their party can act immediately if something unexpected happens.

Previously, an M 6.7 earthquake was centered 264 kilometers southeast of Almaty, Kyrgyzstan area, Kazakhstan on Monday, January 22 evening.

Based on reports from the Kazakh news agency, Kazinform, the tremors were felt in several areas such as Almaty, Astana, Shymkent, East Kazakhstan, Zhambyl, Zheytsu and Karaganda.

Until now, there have been no reports of casualties or damage from the earthquake.