Jumat , 02 Sep 2016, 07:55 WIB

Powerful 7,1 magnitude earthquake jolts off New Zealand

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, WELLINGTON -- Residents in New Zealand North Island are urged to stay away from the water by Civil Defence following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake early Friday morning. The quake, which...

Sabtu , 08 Sep 2012, 22:36 WIB

BNPB: 900,000 people live in tsunami-prone areas

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, PARIAMAN - The National Disaster Control Agency (BNPB) noted that at least 900,000 people live in tsunami-prone areas in West Sumatera. They need evacuation routes in event of tsunami happen. The Head of BNPB, Syamsul Maarif, said on Friday that the regional heads in West Sumatera must pro actively conduct some efforts to save the inhabitants. The 900,000 people live...