Southeast Asia

Lombok earthquake – 10 people now confirmed dead, over 40 injured

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Sunday, July 29, 2018

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PHOTO: Indonesian Search And Rescue Agency

10 people are now confirmed dead with 40 or more injured following this morning’s strong Lombok earthquake. Lombok is an Indonesian island, next door to Bali, although the epicentre of the quake wasn’t near the tourist areas.

The tremor is said to have sent people running from their homes in panic. The initial 6.4 magnitude quake was was followed up by two secondary quakes and many aftershocks. Houses and public roads have been damaged by the quake.

The death toll is expected to rise.

The epicentre is reported to be 100 km from Bali and 50 kilometres north-east of the island’s capital Mataram. No reports of damage or injuries have been reported from Indonesia’s most popular seaside resort island.

Popular hiking trails on the remote Mount Rinjani have been closed because of the potential for landslides.

The United States Geological Survey says two of the aftershocks measured more than 5-magnitude.

Indonesia, an archipelago of thousands of islands, sits on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, a seismic activity hotspot.

Lombok earthquake - 10 people now confirmed dead, over 40 injured | News by Thaiger

SOURCES: The Nation, United States Geological Survey, AFP

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