On 21 November at 6.21 UTC (13.21 local time), a 5.6 magnitude earthquake occurred in West Java Province, Indonesia. The earthquake was centered about 10 km southwest of Cianjur Regency. As a result of the earthquake, warnings have been issued for heavy rainfall, lightning, and strong winds in the region, including Cianjur Regency. Initial damage assessments indicate that seven houses were destroyed, two government buildings were damaged, three educational facilities were damaged, and one place of worship was damaged. The Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) reports that two people have died and four others have been injured in Cianjur. Media reports also indicate that the earthquake was felt in the Jakarta Capital City. According to USGS PAGER, approximately 242,000 people were exposed to very strong shaking and approximately 978,000 people were exposed to strong shaking.
Ongoing efforts are being made to search and rescue individuals. Medical facilities were providing outdoor care to patients, and it is estimated that thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes. The region experiences frequent landslides, resulting in the destruction or damage of hundreds of buildings. On Monday, a powerful earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale hit western Indonesia, specifically in Cianjur, West Java, resulting in the tragic death of at least 162 individuals and leaving hundreds injured.
According to the National Disaster Management Board of Indonesia (BNPB), a total of 22,090 houses have been slightly damaged, 11,641 houses have been moderately damaged, and 22,241 houses have been seriously damaged. Additionally, a total of 61,908 people have been displaced. Furthermore, there have been more than 2,000 reported injuries and 40 people are still missing. The number of fatalities reported to the BNPB is 271.
(UNICEF, November 25, 2022) There are 18 students and 5 teachers who have been reported as casualties, while 267 students and 10 teachers have sustained injuries. Evaluations of the damage reveal that 45 schools have been impacted in the earthquake-affected area. Reports suggest that a total of 2,046 individuals have been injured, with 39 individuals currently missing, and 62,882 individuals have been displaced. Based on the latest official estimate as of November 24, 100 children under the age of 15 have tragically lost their lives, accounting for 37 percent of the total number of 272 fatalities.
According to OCHA’s report on 28 Nov 2022, the earthquake caused destruction to 342 schools and additional educational establishments. The severity of damage to over 62,000 houses varied, while the Government has recorded 73,874 individuals who have been displaced (including 92 individuals with disabilities, 1,207 pregnant women, and 4,240 elderly individuals). The number of people who sustained serious injuries amounts to 595, with over 10,000 individuals experiencing minor injuries. As of 27 November, the death toll has been confirmed at 321.
On November 29, the National Disaster Management Board of Indonesia, known as BNPB, reported that a 5.6 magnitude earthquake occurred in Cianjur, West Java Province, at a depth of 10 km. As a result, approximately 108,700 people were evacuated from various locations, with 68 individuals currently hospitalized and 13 still missing. The number of fatalities has risen to 327.
According to BNPB, on 8 December, there was a magnitude 6.1 earthquake in West Java at a depth of 104 km. In the town of Garut, one individual was harmed and four residences were harmed. This week, Indonesia encountered several earthquakes over 6 M, including a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in East Java province on 6 December at a depth of 10 km. The government confirmed that aid for renovating residences affected by the earthquake would commence this week. Approximately 7,700 individuals were harmed due to collapsing structures and debris, while 73,000 individuals were displaced. Additionally, about 62,000 housing units and 368 schools were either harmed or destroyed.
According to the results of the damage assessment, more than 56,000 houses, 18 health facilities, and 701 schools were damaged along with other critical infrastructure in Indonesia. In response to the emergency, the Government of Indonesia, with the support of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) and other ministries, led efforts to address the needs of communities and children facing challenges by providing medical care, clean water, and shelter.
