The Lombok earthquake in Indonesia has killed 10 people: aftershocks up to 40 times, the island of Bali feels – The News Lens

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The Indonesian National Disaster Relief Administration said that the 6.4 earthquake struck the popular tourist destination Lombok on the 29th day, killing at least 10 people.

Reuters reported that three victims were killed on the north and east sides of Lombok, which were popular among foreign tourists. According to the latest report of the Jakarta Post published at noon, 10 people were reported dead and more than 40 were reportedly injured.

The USGS (United States Geological Survey) reported that the earthquake occurred today at 6:47 am local time and that the epicenter was 50 kilometers to the north. from Mataram, the main city of Lombok. The earthquake will amplify the impact of the earthquake. The magnitude of the earthquake measured by the European and Mediterranean Earthquakes Center (EMSC) is 6.5.

"Reuters" reported that the earthquake occurred on Earth and did not cause waves or tsunamis. Lombok, located in southeastern Indonesia, is a popular tourist destination, about 100 kilometers east of the island resort of Bali.

Less than an hour later, there were 5.4 aftershocks in the same area. The Indonesian Geophysical and Meteorological Bureau said that after the magnitude 6.4 earthquake, at least 11 aftershocks were measured.

The latest report from the Apple Daily at 11am indicates that after the main earthquake, more than 40 aftershocks occurred in the region, the largest of which is 5.7 The earthquake is occurring also feel in Bali, less than 100 kilometers from Lombok. .

The Indonesian archipelago is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire and is a hotspot for seismic activity.

Residents near the epicenter felt a strong shock. Zulkifli, a resident of Beilongmu, told AFP: "The earthquake is very difficult … Everyone in my family is scared and rushes out of the house." "My neighbors ran outside and the current was suddenly interrupted."

Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, spokesman for the Indonesian National Disaster Relief Administration, posted on Twitter photos of the collapse of several rooftop homes.

He also said that strong earthquakes could hitting Linjani Mount Rinjani National Park is a popular hiking route. He said in the statement: "Given the signs of landslides in the mountains, Mount Linjani has temporarily closed the mountain."

living in Lombok The Taiwanese businessman Vivian Ruff told reporters that the only one in the world Epicenter was located around the crater, as Indonesian residents collapsed and the volcano was closed, but water activities were not affected. The island has no effect.

Vivian Ruff currently operates a vacation villa in Lombok, she said that before the trip, please study the location again and again.The distance is different and the impact is affected by the natural disaster.You should not worry too much about Lombok so as not to affect your mood.

An official from the Taipei Economic and Trade Office in Shushui said that the earthquake site was separated from the Lombok holiday tourist area, and that there were not many Taiwanese in Lombok. The possibility of losses is very low and the office will continue to understand.

The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Communications said that the Southeast, Lions, Mediterranean Club, Liangquan, Shixing and Bilateral Travel Agency had been summoned to go to Lombok, Lombok being the island of Bali. The Tourism Bureau said it would continue to stay in touch with the relevant travel agencies and that if it was informed, it would come back at first.

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