BANDA ACEH-great earthquake measuring 7.2 Richter yesterday morning (4/7/2010) didn't shake. It was the largest earthquake after the earthquake-tsunami that devastated Aceh and its surrounding lands in last december 2004.
There has been no report of casualties in the disaster. But a local newspaper informs that there are 21 people who rushed to the hospital due to injuries. The victims are guaranteed by the government for medical expenses.
The panic occurred shortly after the earthquake. Because there are informed that the earthquake has the potential tsunami like four years ago. Residents of coastal Aceh-yack away from their homes to higher ground, to avoid the tsunami.
After a few moments later, a new no longer news that the tsunami did not exist. Then they return home to their respective homes. Regarding the losses caused by the earthquake this time, the government could not provide information because it is still in the stage of identification.
But the worst damage caused by the earthquake occurred in southern Teupah subdistrict, district of Simeulue, which is about 150 KM from the west coast of Aceh. Not only destroys buildings, but also create regional electricity was cut off.
That city into darkness due to power failure. There are at least 12 people were injured, and four people seriously injured. All the victims are currently being treated at local hospitals.
Looks like disaster in Indonesia in recent years has never stopped. Maybe God was angry with this nation, or indeed the earth is getting older.
We as citizens are religious, pray that the good is now safe from natural disasters and accidents. Barupa aid distributed by us for food, clothing, medicines, to help relieve our brothers in Aceh there who yesterday became victims of the quake.
Hopefully we are all safe and happy.
Powerful quake rattles Indonesia
