On December 7th, 2016, Wednesday morning, at 5:03 pm there was a 6.4 magnitude earthquake shook the region of Pidie Jaya District, Aceh Province. Based on data from BMKG, epicenter was at a distance of 106 km southeast of the Banda Aceh city of with 15km depth from the activity of local faults.
From the BMKG analysis map of shocks showing earthquake shook several regions of Busugan, Meukobawang, Pangwabaroh, Meukopuue, Tanjong, Meukorumpuet, Panteraja, Angkieng, and Pohroh with intensity scale III-SIG BMKG (VI MMI). The entire region is potentially took minor damage to buildings such as cracks in the walls and fallen rooftop.
Until 05.30 pm, BMKG Monitoring shows 5 times of aftershocks with the largest aftershock of 4.8 magnitude. People are encouraged to remain calm, and follow any direction of local authorities and do not fall for a fake or hoax issues that can not be accounted for righteousness.
Health Crisis Center Data for list of victims (December 8th, 2016, 3.00pm) :
Dead : 99 people
Major Injured : 128 people
Minor Injured : 489 people
Displaced : 2154 people
Damaged health service building : RSUD Pidie Jaya
Bireuen District data :
Dead : 3 people
Major Injured : 50 people
Minor Injured : 53 people
Displaced : 1113 people
Pidie District data :
Dead : 1 people
Major Injured : 1 people
