DENPASAR: A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Bali and other Indonesian islands on Tuesday. the USGS reported.
According to the US Geological Survey, the quake occurred at a depth of around 515 kilometers off the northeastern coast of Bali at around 3:55 am local time.
Several aftershocks felt in Bali, other Indonesian islands
The main earthquake was followed by several aftershocks in Bali and other Indonesian islands. People and tourists came into the streets, however, no major damage or casualty was reported.
Notable quake, preliminary info: M 7.1 – Bali Sea https://t.co/nBlmJ2rQia
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The tremors were felt in Bali, and also on the islands of Lombok and Sumbawa. Bali residents say the second aftershock was longer and stronger. The USGS reported a 5.4 and a 5.6 -magnitude aftershocks within minutes of the initial quake.
Hotels in the area evacuated their guests and checked beaches for fear of a possible tsunami.
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The epicentre of the quake was 181 km northeast of the Gili islands off Lombok.
Indonesian authorities ruled out any chances of a tsunami saying no immediate damage was reported.
Indonesia, in Southeast Asia, known as the Pacific Ring of Fire is located in a highly active seismic zone where different plates on the Earth’s crust gather and trigger a large number of earthquakes in the area.
In November, a 5.6-magnitude quake struck the populous West Java province on the main island of Java, killing 602 people.
