7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia’s Bali and Java islands, causing panic across the country
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(Worthy News) – A powerful earthquake and two strong aftershocks rocked Indonesia’s resort island of Bali and other parts of the country early Tuesday, causing panic but no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 and was centered in the Bali Sea 112 miles northeast of Gili Air, a tiny island near the coast of Lombok Island, next to Bali. It occurred at a depth of 319 miles.
Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency said there was no danger of a tsunami but warned of dangers from aftershocks. The agency put the quake’s preliminary magnitude at 7.4. Variations in early measurements are common. [ Source (Read More…) ]
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