TRENGGALEK - Residents of East Java, especially Trenggalek, are asked not to be consumed by hoaxes related to natural disasters. The public is advised to be more selective in receiving information.
The call was conveyed because after the earthquake that occurred twice a day on Thursday, August 24. There were false news circulating on social media and the whatsapp network that would have a tsunami disaster.
As a result, the virtual world in Trenggalek became "LOUD". Fake news also made some residents panic.
"We urge the public not to be easily consumed by disturbing hoax news. Always monitor information, and follow directions and instructions from officers," said Head of BPBD Trenggalek,ani Atmono, as quoted from Antara, Saturday, August 26.
"Please always monitor the information provided by the officers periodically so as not to be consumed by fake news," he said.
Referring to the BMKG report, Thursday, August 24, the earthquake occurred at a distance of 76 kilometers southwest of Trenggalek with a depth of 10 kilometers. The earthquake had a magnitude of 4.8, the tremors were felt quite strongly by Trenggalek residents.
On the MMI II scale, the earthquake, which is located at 8,74 LS 111,51 BT, was also felt up to Blitar, Nganjuk, Karangkates.
"The earthquake occurred this morning at 02.52 WIB. Understanding II MMI, vibrations were felt by several people, objects that were hung swayed," saidvivi.
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Then the aftershock occurred at 06.23 WIB with a magnitude of 2.7 at 35 kilometers southwest of Trenggalek with a depth of 10 kilometers.
However, the earthquake that occurred at 8.39 South Latitude 111.61 East Longitude was not as strong as the first earthquake.
His party confirmed that they had not received any reports of damage to the impact of the two earthquakes.
"There have been no reports of the earthquake last night. I checked this on the field for no reports of damage," said Winhi Atmono.
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