JAKARTA The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) continues to monitor developments after the 6.4 magnitude (M) earthquake that rocked the Sarmi Regency, Papua, Tuesday, August 12 at 15.24 WIB.
Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information and Communication Center, Abdul Muhari, explained that the earthquake was centered at sea at coordinates 1.90 South Latitude and 138.99 East Longitude with a depth of 13 kilometers.
The aftershock with a magnitude of M 5.1 occurred at 16.43 WIB in a nearby location, with a depth of 19 kilometers. The two earthquakes certainly did not have the potential for a tsunami," said Abdul, Wednesday, August 13.
Even so, strong shocks were felt for 2'3 seconds in the Sarmi Regency area, causing residents to panic and scatter out of their homes. A temporary report from the local BPBD stated that the affected locations were in the East Coast District and Sarmi District, including Dabe Village and Kampungurin.
Material losses recorded include two damaged houses, one damaged church, damaged Kampung Keder people's market, one damaged bridge, and one four-wheeled vehicle whose front glass was broken due to the rubble of the building. Abdul explained.
BNPB together with BPBD Sarmi Regency, sub-district officials, and the village government are currently collecting data, monitoring, and handling post-earthquakes. Abdul appealed to the public to remain alert to potential aftershocks.
"Immediately look for a safe place, avoid buildings that are cracked or have the potential to collapse, make sure the evacuation route is free of obstacles, and prepare disaster preparedness bags containing basic needs, medicines, important documents, and flashlights," he said.
He also reminded residents to turn off electricity, gas, and water if needed to prevent fires or leaks. As reinforcement of the early warning system, people can create simple emergency alarms from household appliances, such as stacked pots.
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"If there is a shock, the pot will fall and cause a sound, so that it can be a sign of danger," he added.
Finally, Abdul reminded the public to only access official information from BMKG, BNPB, and BPBD through trusted channels, and not easily provoked by unverified information.
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