Indonesian Foreign Ministry Confirms No Indonesian Casualties in Japan Earthquake

Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that no Indonesian citizens were harmed in the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Japan. The ministry has been working through the Indonesian Embassy and consulates in Japan to ascertain the safety of Indonesian citizens residing in the affected areas. The earthquake registered a magnitude of 7.1 and caused strong tremors across a wide area of Japan, raising concerns about potential infrastructure damage. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it will continue to monitor the situation based on information from the Japanese government and reports from Indonesian communities in Japan. As of now, there have been no reports of direct casualties among Indonesian nationals. However, the diplomatic missions are preparing to provide assistance to Indonesian citizens abroad if necessary. Source: Sindonews