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| 7.0 magnitude earthquake hits off Lombok island in Indonesia (VIDEO) | |
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| A magnitude 7.0 earthquake has hit along the coast of Indonesia’s Lombok island killing at least 3 people, according to the country's officials who issued a short tsunami warning. | |
| Recorded to the north of the tropical island destination, the earthquake happened around 6:46pm local time.The Indonesian government’s geological agency BMKG initially issued a tsunami warning, but lifted it several hours later. | |
| Initial reports suggest the earthquake happened at a depth of 10.5 kilometers. People have been urged to follow safety procedures set in place by the emergency services. At least three people have been killed, according to AP citing a local official. | |
| Footage appearing to show the impact of aftershocks have already appeared online. | Footage appearing to show the impact of aftershocks have already appeared online. |
| The quake was felt on the neighboring Bali island, according to reports on social media. | The quake was felt on the neighboring Bali island, according to reports on social media. |
| One visiting tourist to Bali, James, described the quake as “the craziest thing I’ve ever felt.” | One visiting tourist to Bali, James, described the quake as “the craziest thing I’ve ever felt.” |
| Footage provided by him to RT.com reveals how his resort swimming pool was rocked by the earthquake. | Footage provided by him to RT.com reveals how his resort swimming pool was rocked by the earthquake. |
| Sunday’s earthquake is the second to hit the island in a week after a 6.4 magnitude quake left 14 people dead in the area last weekend. | Sunday’s earthquake is the second to hit the island in a week after a 6.4 magnitude quake left 14 people dead in the area last weekend. |
| Lombok has a population of just more than 3 million people. The island is also a popular backpacker destination. | Lombok has a population of just more than 3 million people. The island is also a popular backpacker destination. |