A strong earthquake of 7.0 magnitude hit the sea north of Bali and Lombok islands in Indonesia in the wee hours of Tuesday (August 29), the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said, sending residents running out of buildings.Strong tremors of earthquake felt in Indonesias Bali and Lombok islandsThe EMSC said that its epicentre was 203 km (126 miles) north of Mataram, Indonesia, and very deep at 516 km below the Earths surface.According to the Indonesian and US geological agencies, a magnitude of 7.0 was recorded, with no threats of tsunami.A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the Bali Sea region of Indonesia today, reports Reuters quoting European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC)— ANI (@ANI) August 28, 2023The quake was felt just before 4 am (2000 GMT) across coastal areas in Bali and Lombok and was followed by two quakes of magnitude 6.1 and 6.5, according to the Indonesian Geological Agency.After feeling the tremor for a few seconds, guests at Balis Mercure Kuta Bali ran out of their rooms, hotel manager Suadi told the media.“Several guests left their rooms but were still in the hotel area,” he said, adding they have since returned and there was no damage to the building.No reports of casualty so farHowever, no immediate damage or casualty was reported, Indonesian disaster agency BNPB said.Speaking to the BNPB spokesperson Adbul Muhari said, “The quake is deep so it should not be destructive.”
