Jakarta (VNA) – The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) confirmed that the Central Sulawesi provincial administration has declared an earthquake emergency response status following a magnitude 6.7 tectonic earthquake that affected thousands of residents across five districts and cities.
The status was enacted in Gubernatorial Decree valid for seven days, from June 17-23.
Furthermore, the Sigi district authorities are also preparing to declare a 14-day emergency response status, similar to the provincial administration. Based on the latest finding, the number of residents affected by the earthquake has increased, reaching at least 2,012 families.
The agency recorded at least 13 aftershocks, ranging in magnitude from 4.0 to 4.2, as of June 17. The public is advised to remain vigilant and avoid cracked buildings until officials declare them safe./.
