Indonesia launches detailed earthquake hazard atlases and conducts drills

The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has launched two geological disaster atlases to improve earthquake risk mitigation across the country. The Earthquake-Prone Area Atlas (KRBG) identifies regional vulnerability based on seismic sources and geological characteristics, while the second edition of the Local Site Map Atlas provides highly detailed soil condition data. This updated map increases resolution from a 300-meter grid to 30 meters, allowing for more precise assessments of how local soil affects shaking intensity.

In Jakarta, the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) and the East Jakarta municipal government conducted earthquake simulation drills at the East Jakarta Mayor's Office. The exercise aimed to test evacuation procedures and standard operating protocols among government employees. The simulation also introduced the Indonesia Earthquake Early Warning System (InaEEWS) application, a technological tool designed to detect early seismic waves and provide critical warnings before major tremors arrive.