Dozens Of Houses In Tojo Una-Una, Central Sulawesi, Were Damaged By An Earthquake With A Magnitude Of 5.8

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PALU - Dozens of houses in Tojo Una-Una Regency, Central Sulawesi, were damaged by an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8.

Head of the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Tojo Una-Una Iksan Badawi said the earthquake damaged houses in seven villages and three villages in three affected sub-districts in the district, which consisted of 25 houses with minor damage, one unit moderately damaged and two units damaged. heavy.

"From this incident, it was reported that one person died and another person suffered minor injuries," said Iksan, quoted by Antara, Thursday, August 26.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 occurred at around 09.14 WIB centered on 44 kilometers northwest of Tojo Una-Una Regency at a depth of 10 kilometers and based on modems, the earthquake did not trigger a tsunami.

In addition to residents' houses, the impact of the earthquake also damaged a number of public facilities including the field wall fence collapsed due to the shock, as well as the wall fence and a number of buildings at the Ampana Hospital including the mosque in front of the hospital and the modern market in the district capital.

Iksan explained that the situation in Ampana City and its surroundings after the earthquake was conducive, even though many residents chose to evacuate because they were still traumatized by the July 26, 2021 earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3.

"Residents are still traumatized by the earthquake some time ago, it is feared that aftershocks will occur, so residents mitigate independently by staying in refugee camps," said Iksan.

After the earthquake, residents took refuge in three evacuation points, including the regent's house, then in Labuan Village and Padang Tumbuo Village, with an estimated 200 refugees.

Iksan said that at the evacuation post, the local government through the Social Service had established a public kitchen to serve the logistics of the refugees at the three points.

"We urge residents to remain calm and not to trust information that cannot be verified. Official information about the disaster comes from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) for further developments," said Iksan.

Even in an emergency situation, BPBD asks residents to continue to comply with health protocols, both residents who are at home and in refugee camps.

"We have also coordinated with the Health Office to spray disinfectant liquid at evacuation posts on Friday (27/8)," he added.

From the BMKG analysis, the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale, the earthquake strength in the Ampana region was at IV – V MMI, Poso IV MMI, Morowali III MMI, East Luwu and Parigi Moutong II – III MMI, Palu, Toli-Toli and Buol II MMI .