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Palace Assures Attention and Readiness in Handling NTT Earthquake
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Palace Assures Attention and Readiness in Handling NTT Earthquake

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Indonesian government is prepared to handle the impact of a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT).
  • Officials have coordinated with various agencies, including the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) and the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas).
  • The government urged prayers for the affected residents while BMKG lifted a tsunami warning after monitoring sea levels.

The Indonesian government has assured that it is providing attention and readiness to manage the impact of a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Flores, Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), on Saturday morning.

Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi confirmed coordination with multiple relevant parties since the earthquake occurred. This includes the Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, the head of Basarnas, BMKG, BNPB, and the Governor of NTT. The goal is to ensure all government elements are prepared to handle the situation in the affected areas.

Since this morning I have coordinated with the Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, the Head of Basarnas, BMKG, BNPB, and the Governor of NTT to ensure the attention and readiness of all elements in the initial period of this event.

— Prasetyo HadiDetailing the government's immediate response and coordination efforts.

Prasetyo encouraged the public to send prayers for the residents of NTT impacted by the strong earthquake. The quake, which hit at 04:58 AM Western Indonesian Time, had its epicenter in the Flores region, about 30 kilometers northeast of Mbay-Nagekeo, at a depth of 15 kilometers, according to BMKG.

While BMKG initially issued a tsunami warning, it was later lifted after sea level monitoring indicated no further threat. However, BMKG advised that aftershocks could continue for days or weeks. The earthquake caused damage to buildings and public facilities in areas like Labuan Bajo, including the Hotel Jayakarta's lobby and walls. The seismic event was linked to the Flores Back Arc Thrust fault.

Let us send prayers for our brothers and sisters in NTT who experienced a very strong earthquake this morning.

— Prasetyo HadiAppealing for public support and prayers for the affected population.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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