The Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information, and Communication Center, Abdul Muhari, stated in Jakarta on Friday that his agency is providing coordination support, strengthening emergency response command systems, and preparing resources based on needs on the ground.
BNPB ensured that rapid response teams from the Regional Disaster Mitigation Agencies (BPBDs) of Pacitan and Trenggalek (East Java), as well as Bantul (Yogyakarta), have conducted post-earthquake monitoring and rapid assessments to check the impact.
"As of the time this report was prepared, the BPBDs and related agencies are still carrying out emergency response operations, monitoring the community's conditions, and continuing to collect data on damage and affected residents," he said.
According to reports received by the BNPB Operations Control Center, the earthquake occurred on Friday at 1:06 a.m. local time. The epicenter was located in the sea southeast of Pacitan District, with tremors felt across some parts of Yogyakarta and Central Java.
Updated reports as of 5:00 p.m. local time indicate that the earthquake has affected 224 people across three provinces and five districts, with 40 people reported injured in Bantul District, Yogyakarta.
Strong shaking was felt for two to three seconds in Pacitan and Trenggalek districts, as well as in several areas of Yogyakarta and Central Java. Analysis shows the earthquake did not have tsunami potential.
The affected areas include Pacitan and Trenggalek districts in East Java, Bantul District in Yogyakarta, as well as Sukoharjo, Karanganyar, and Wonogiri districts in Central Java.
Based on preliminary reports, the earthquake damaged several houses across the three provinces: 29 in East Java, 18 in Central Java, and eight in Yogyakarta.
Several public facilities—including schools, government offices, and places of worship—also sustained damage.
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Translator: M Riezko, Raka Adji
Editor: Azis Kurmala
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