REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 has rocked Sumedang West Java Indonesia. The incident caused quite severe damage to residents' residences and public facilities. According to experts, the damage occurred due to the impact of a shallow epicenter and weathered soil. In addition, aftershocks have also occurred repeatedly.

Zakat Instituion Baitul Mal Hidyatullah (BMH) also moved quickly and managed to penetrate the point affected by the most severe earthquake in Sumedang, precisely in Kampung Lingayong, Cipameungpeuk, RT 001 RW 003 Kel. Cipameungpeuk Kec. Sumedang Selatan, Kab. Sumedang, West Java. Tuesday (02/01/2024).

BMH team immediately handed over several types of aid, from groceries, snacks, mineral water and some types of common medicines, to the residents of Kempameungpeuk Neighborhood.

Head of Program and Empowerment of BMH West Java Yusep Suhendar said, “Aid distribution is handed over to the Relief Post managed by the Cipameungpeuk Family in order to avoid complaints from residents affected by the earthquake, after which the ward will evenly distribute the aid from the donating community.”