Jakarta (ANTARA) - The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said the Bengkulu city government has declared a week-long emergency in the city following a 6.3-magnitude earthquake on Friday morning.
"An emergency response status has been set by the Bengkulu Mayor through Decree Number 110/2025, valid for seven days from May 23 to 29, 2025," Head of the Disaster Data, Information, and Communication Center of the BNPB Abdul Muhari said here on Saturday.
The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 80 kilometers, with strong tremors reported in Bengkulu City and several surrounding areas, such as Seluma, Central Bengkulu, and North Bengkulu Districts.
As of Friday night, the BNPB reported that at least 241 families or 800 people have been affected by the earthquake.
In Bengkulu District, 49 homes and one sub-district office were damaged, while five schools were affected by the quake.
Meanwhile, in Bengkulu City, 192 houses were affected, eight houses sustained severe damage, and six public facilities, including schools and places of worship, were damaged in the quake.
"The BNPB has coordinated with the BPBD (regional disaster mitigation agency) of the affected province, districts, and cities," Muhari informed.
He added that logistical assistance and emergency equipment have been sent to the affected locations, and the local BPBD is continuing to monitor and collect data in the field to set up tents and distribute aid to residents.
There have been no reports of casualties in the disaster. Some residents whose homes were severely damaged are reported to have evacuated to the homes of nearby relatives, while others are staying around their homes.
"The joint team is still on alert and collecting data on the urgent needs of the residents. Public facilities that were affected are also a focus in the emergency handling," he said.
