Tasikmalaya Earthquake: BMKG Revokes Tsunami Early Warning

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Kamis, 1 Januari 1970 07:00 WIB

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) revoked an early warning of tsunami caused by an earthquake in Tasikmalaya around 2.5 hours after the earthquake. The revocation was resulted from National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) not receiving any reports of tsunami.

“Tsunami does not occur across the southern coast of West Java, Central Java, East Java and Yogyakarta,” BNPB spokesperson revealed on Saturday, Dec. 16.

Read: Earthquake in Tasikmalaya Causes Casualty Damage Houses

Sutopo went further by stating that the condition of the surface of the sea across the coasts of Ciamis, Tasikmalaya, Bantul, Kulon Progo, Cianjur, Garut, Sukabumi, Cilacap and Kebumen regencies remains normal. No signs of water receding.

“Potentials of a tsunami are no longer evident,” he said.

With the warning revoked, people can return to their own houses. However, Sutopo reminded the people to meticulously check their houses.

Read: Breaking News: 4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Sukabumi

“If the houses are severely damaged, especially if the damage is on the foundation of the building, it is they should not enter their houses,” he warned.

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