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7.0 magnitude earthquake hits off Lombok island in Indonesia (VIDEO) At least 19 killed as 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. A magnitude 7.0 earthquake has hit along the coast of Indonesia’s Lombok island killing at least 19 people, the rescuers said. A tsunami warning was also issued, but called of a few hours later.
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. “The latest data we have is that 19 people are dead at Tanjung Hospital” in North Lombok, Agus Hendra Sanjaya, Mataram search and rescue spokesman, told AFP. There’s a 72-year-old and a one-year-old child among those killed, he added.
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. Seawater had entered two villages in Lombok at the level of 10 to 13 centimeters, Dwikorita Karnawati, head of the agency for meteorology, climatology and geophysics, told local television news.
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.
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.