This was stated by West Java governor Ridwan Kamil Many people died from this earthquake. So far, at least 162 people have been killed and more than 326 injured. earthquakeIt has left more than 13,784 people homeless. While evacuation centers have been set up in 14 locations.
said Mr. Kamil Most of the victims were children. At the time of the accident, the children were studying in an Islamic religious school, but he did not have precise information on the number of children killed.
Mr. Kamil also said Most of the injured had the broken bones of people trapped in the rubble of buildings. Some people are thought to be trapped under rubble in their homes in remote areas. and the number of deaths is expected to rise further
The earthquake also caused landslides in the foothills, seriously damaging shops, hospitals and Islamic boarding schools in the city. Debris scattered on the streets, more than 13,000 residents in many villages were left homeless. and must be evacuated to a safe place
The US Geological Survey said the quake had a magnitude of 5.6, centered on the city.Gianjur in the provincewest java At a depth of about 10 kilometers, the quake was felt in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia.Indonesia More than 100 kilometers away, causing a large number of people to panic and fall from tall buildings onto the streets. There were also at least 25 aftershocks after the earthquake.
Rescuers worked all night. Rush to help the unfortunate ones who may be trapped under the rubble. While the few hospitals in the city are receiving treatment for many injured. Until the doctors and nurses made it through, as many of the injured were treated in the hospital parking lot. Because the electricity was cut off for several hours.
Previously, last February A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Indonesia. At least 25 people were killed and more than 460 injured in West Sumatra.
