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Where Did The Earthquake Hit In Indonesia

February 13, 2023 By Jose Liang

On August 5, 2018, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Indonesia, killing at least 14 people and injuring dozens. The quake hit the island of Lombok, just east of Bali, and was felt as far away as the capital Jakarta.

The quake struck at a depth of 10.5 kilometers (6.5 miles), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), and was followed by two aftershocks of magnitude 5.4 and 5.5.

In a statement, the Indonesian Disaster Mitigation Agency said that the …

How Close Was Bali To The Earthquake

November 10, 2022 By Jose Liang

How Close Was Bali To The Earthquake?

On August 5, 2018, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Lombok, just east of Bali. The devastating quake left more than 400 people dead and thousands injured. Lombok had already suffered a series of deadly quakes in the weeks leading up to the August 5th temblor, so many residents had already left the island. However, Bali was still hit hard by the quake.

The epicenter of the August 5th quake …