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Can building construction protect occupants from earthquakes in Indonesia?

Meanwhile, on a separate occasion, FTUI Dean, Prof. Dr. Heri Hermansyah, ST., M.Eng., IPU, stated, “In facing the frequent threat of earthquakes in Indonesia, it is crucial to understand how the construction of the buildings we inhabit can provide optimal protection for their occupants.

Are earthquakes causing damage to Indonesia's buildings?

“There is an expression that states it’s not the earthquake itself that is deadly, but the failure of building structures to withstand the seismic loads generated by earthquakes. Indonesia, frequently impacted by seismic activities, faces serious consequences such as structural damage, especially in housing,” said Dr. Dipl.-Ing.

How many earthquakes happened in Indonesia in 2023?

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported that in 2023, Indonesia experienced a total of 10,789 seismic activities, surpassing the annual average of 7,000 earthquakes. Out of these, 861 were felt by the public, with 24 causing significant damage, particularly to residential buildings.

Is seismic damage causing structural damage in Indonesia?

Indonesia, frequently impacted by seismic activities, faces serious consequences such as structural damage, especially in housing,” said Dr. Dipl.-Ing. Nuraziz Handika, S.T., M.T., M.Sc., a lecturer in the Civil Engineering Department of the Faculty of Engineering (FT) at the University of Indonesia (UI).