"The government and the people of Indonesia offer their deepest condolences to the government and the people of Myanmar on the tragic disaster and wish for early recovery after the earthquake."Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The Indonesian government will send some humanitarian aid to help Myanmar after a strong earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale rocked the country on Wednesday, a spokesperson said.
"Yes, we are ready to offer humanitarian aid," the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' spokesperson, Arrmanatha Nasir, said here on Thursday.
Speaking during a press briefing at the MOFA's office in Jakarta, Nasir noted that communication is on with the Indonesian Embassy in Myanmar in a bid to estimate the number of the victims, what kind of aid they need, and the level of damage.
Nasir said Myanmar's neighbor as well as a member of the ASEAN, Indonesia would try its best to assist in the recovery process after the earthquake jolted the southwestern area of the country.
As of now, there are 609 Indonesian nationals in Myanmar and no one was affected by the earthquake, the embassy has reported.
"The government and the people of Indonesia offer their deepest condolences to the government and the people of Myanmar on the tragic disaster and wish for early recovery after the earthquake," Nasir emphasized.
A strong earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale rocked Myanmar on Wednesday at 05:04:54 p.m. local time, according to the country's Meteorology and Hydrology Department.
With its epicenter 197.9 kilometers southwest of Mandalay and 19.3 kilometers west of Chauk, the quake jolted most parts of the country, including Nay Pyi Taw and Yangon.
The quake shook buildings and damaged electricity supply in many parts of the country, according to the residents of quake-hit areas.
No immediate and detailed official report is available on quake's casualties, except that one person died in Pakkoku, though it is yet to be confirmed. (*)
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