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Bekasi has experienced significant damage from a series of earthquakes, with 41 houses, a health center, and schools affected. The most recent earthquake, with a magnitude of 3.1, struck the area on the evening of the previous day. The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has revealed the distribution of fault segments that caused the earthquake. The earthquake in Bekasi is now the 29th damaging earthquake of the year. The head of a bank branch in Bekasi was found dead, with his family sharing their story of his alleged kidnapping. Despite the earthquakes, train operations in the eastern Jakarta area have returned to normal.

Bekasi was struck by a magnitude 4.9 earthquake, causing 26 houses to be damaged but no fatalities, according to the BNPB. This earthquake was one of nine that hit Bekasi since last night. The earthquake also affected 33 train journeys, which have since returned to normal. A video shows a mosque collapsing in Bekasi due to the earthquake. The BMKG stated that the earthquake's epicenter was in the Citarum segment, not in Baribis. Another earthquake with a magnitude of 3.3 hit Bekasi this morning. The BNPB clarified that the damage to a health center in Purwasari was not due to the Bekasi earthquake. The epicenter of the magnitude 4.9 earthquake in Bekasi was located on land and is considered safe from further hazards. The earthquake also affected Karawang, damaging eight houses and schools. The latest data shows that 19 houses in Karawang and one place of worship were damaged. The BNPB and BPBD have dispatched teams to assess the damage caused by the earthquake in Bekasi. Whoosh has canceled eight trips due to the earthquake, but passengers can get a refund. The earthquake caused panic among residents, with some buildings being damaged. The KAI Daop 2 temporarily stopped train journeys due to the earthquake. The earthquake also caused the suspension of long-distance train journeys for 38 minutes, with ongoing checks being conducted. The earthquake was felt in Jakarta, Tangsel, and Depok, with workers in high-rise buildings evacuating. The BMKG has warned of potential aftershocks following the magnitude 4.9 earthquake in Bekasi.

An ITB expert warns that the recent Russian earthquake, which occurred in the Pacific Ring of Fire, poses a serious threat to Indonesia. The BMKG initially issued a tsunami warning for Indonesia but later lifted it. The earthquake also triggered the eruption of Mount Klyuchevskoy in Russia. In Indonesia, residents of Gorontalo fled to higher ground fearing a tsunami. The BMKG had earlier announced an early tsunami warning for Indonesia due to the Russian earthquake.

On July 30, 2025, a magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck Russia, triggering tsunami warnings and evacuations in Japan, Hawaii, and several Indonesian regions. The BMKG recorded over 40 aftershocks, with the strongest measuring 6.9. Tsunami waves reached Indonesia, with heights up to 0.5 meters in Papua. No significant damage or casualties were reported in Indonesia.