WEST PASAMAN, WEST SUMATRA —— Dompet Dhuafa’s Disaster Management Center (DMC) deployed an emergency response team to Talu Village, Talamau Subdistrict, West Pasaman Regency, West Sumatra, on Friday (February 25, 2022).
An earthquake with a magnitude (M) of 6.2 struck West Pasaman, West Sumatra (Sumbar). The earthquake did not have the potential to trigger a tsunami.
“We extend our deepest condolences to our brothers and sisters in West Sumatra affected by this earthquake,” said Haryo Mojopahit, Chief Executive of Dompet Dhuafa’s DMC.
The earthquake occurred at 08:39 WIB at a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located at coordinates 0.15 degrees north latitude and 99.98 degrees east longitude.
A few minutes earlier, another earthquake with a magnitude of M 5.2 struck at a location not far from the first, at 08:35 WIB.
“We will ensure that the basic needs of the evacuees are met promptly,” said BNPB Head Lieutenant General Suharyanto this afternoon, Friday (2/25).
The epicenter was located at 0.14 degrees north latitude and 99.99 degrees east longitude, 18 km northeast of West Pasaman. This M 5.2 earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km.
The earthquake was felt in the Pasaman area with an intensity of V on the MMI scale (vibrations were felt by nearly all residents; many people were awakened).
In Agam, Bukittinggi, and Padang Panjang, the intensity was IV on the MMI scale (if it occurred during the day, it was felt by many people indoors).
In Padang, Payakumbuh, Aek Godang, and Gunung Sitoli, the intensity was rated at III on the MMI scale (Vibrations were distinctly felt indoors; it felt as if a truck were passing by).
In Pesisir Selatan, Rantau Parapat, South Nias, and Bangkinang, the intensity was rated at II on the MMI scale (Vibrations were felt by some people; lightly suspended objects swayed).
According to preliminary data as of today, Friday (2/25), at 11:50 a.m. WIB, the Head of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported that two people had died and 20 were injured.
Meanwhile, data on material losses includes one educational facility that sustained severe damage, as well as damage to banking facilities, a community hall, and the auditorium of the West Pasaman regent’s office.
“We have dispatched several emergency response teams to help address the urgent needs of disaster-affected residents,” Haryo continued.
“In addition to West Sumatra, we have also sent a team to the Special Region of Yogyakarta to assist with post-tornado relief efforts and deployed a team to respond to the flooding in Manado, North Sulawesi. In total, we have sent more than a dozen volunteers,” Haryo added.
According to the 2020 Indonesia Disaster Risk Index (IRBI) released by the Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), West Sumatra Province has a disaster risk that warrants close attention.
Based on the 2020 IRBI measurements, West Sumatra Province is classified as high risk with a score of 149.53.
Meanwhile, the Special Region of Yogyakarta has a risk index of 140.92 (moderate). North Sulawesi Province has a risk index of 139.47 (moderate). (Dompet Dhuafa / DMC)