Bali is located in a seismically active region and is prone to earthquakes. A study by the University of Melbourne found that Bali experiences an average of 139 earthquakes every year. Most of these earthquakes are minor and cause little or no damage. However, a few earthquakes each year can cause significant damage and loss of life.
The most destructive earthquake to hit Bali was in 1976. The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.5 and caused widespread damage, killing …