M6.0 Earthquake: Southern Sumatra, Indonesia

May 2, 2016 at 11:25:16 AM +0700

Alert area: 29 km SouthEast LAMPUNGBARAT, 36 km SouthWest TANGGAMUS-LAMPUNG, 67 km SouthWest PRINGSEWU-LAMPUNG, 99 km NorthWest BDRLAMPUNG-LAMPUNG, and 286 km NorthWest JAKARTA-INDONESIA

Posted May 2, 2016 at 11:25:16 AM +0700

An earthquake has occurred with magnitude: 6.0 SR, 29 km SouthEast LAMPUNGBARAT, at: 02-May-16 04:21:24 UTC, No TSUNAMI threat (This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.)

Recommended actions

Be careful of aftershocks

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Tips from BMKG

From: bmkg.go.id
After an earthquake:

If you're indoors:

Exit the building in an orderly manner.

Use stairs. Avoid elevators and escalators.

Help injured or trapped people.

Inspect the house for fires, gas leaks, short circuits.

Check the water supply and pipes.

Turn off the electricity and do not use fires.

Stay away from damaged and earthquake areas, as aftershocks are always possible.

Listen for the latest updates about the earthquake and aftershocks. Only listen to information from authorities, and avoid rumors and hoaxes.

Help authorities report on damages by filling out their questionnaire.

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