Earthquakes Damage In Jayapura Hospitals, Mayor’s Office

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TEMPO.CO, JAKARTA – Aftershocks continued to hit Jayapura, Papua earlier this afternoon, following a strong earthquake that occurred in the early hours of Monday, January 2, 2023. The Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG) recorded 68 Aftershock as at 15:00 local time.

There have been 68 aftershocks as of 15:00 Western Australian time [eastern Indonesian time]. The acting head of the Earthquake and Tsunami Center in Daryono said on Monday, January 2, 2023 that six of them were felt.

Dariono added that the strength of the aftershocks was recorded between 1.6-4.9 degrees.

Jayapura was hit by a 4.9-magnitude tectonic earthquake earlier today at 01:24 AM West Indonesia Time (WIB) or 03:24 AM Eastern Indonesia Time (WIT). The epicenter was located on the ground, 14 kilometers northeast of the city at a depth of 10 kilometers.

“[It was] It is alleged to have been triggered by active fault activity across Jayapura,” Dariono said.

Shaking has been reported to be felt in Jayapura IV-V levels. In addition, the doors and walls make crackling noises.

According to a written statement from the head of the Papua Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) and Provincial Disaster Mitigation (BPBD), William R. Mandiri, seven buildings sustained minor damage. The affected buildings are the Swissbells Hotel, Horison Hotel, Provita Hospital, Jayapura Mall, Sun Abepura Hotel, Mayor’s Office and RM. B.ONE Jayapura.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission [quick response team] Jayapura BPBD did a quick assessment of the impact of the earthquake damage and losses,” said William. He also included pictures of damaged buildings and thick cracks in the middle of the road. However, there is no data regarding damages to residents’ homes.

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