On 17 March 2019, an earthquake measuring Mw 5.6 struck the island of Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.[2] The earthquake triggered a landslide, killing six and injuring nearly 200 others.
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| UTC time | 2019-03-17 07:07:25 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 615350041 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 2019-03-17 |
| Local time | 15:07:25 WITA |
| Magnitude | 5.6 Mw |
| Depth | 10 km (6 mi) |
| Epicenter | 8°25′05″S 116°31′16″E / 8.418°S 116.521°E |
| Max. intensity | MMI VI (Strong) |
| Landslides | yes |
| Casualties | 6 dead, 182 injured[1] |
Earthquake
The earthquake has its epicenter in East Lombok Regency, with a reported magnitude and depth of Mw 5.6 and 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS),[2] while the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) reported a magnitude of Mw 5.4 and a depth of 11 kilometres (6.8 mi). BMKG attributed the earthquake to a local fault in the vicinity of Mount Rinjani.[3] Aftershocks exceeding Mw 5.0 were recorded.[4][5]
Casualties
The earthquake caused a landslide and several rockfalls that struck a group of around forty tourists visiting a waterfall in East Lombok,[citation needed] killing six of them.[1] Among the six deaths were two Malaysian tourists and a 14-year-old boy.[6][7] 26 other Malaysian tourists were also injured.[4] Four people were injured when a house collapsed.[citation needed] In total the Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management reported 182 injuries in East and North Lombok regencies.
Damage
According to Indonesian Social Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, 83,000 homes were damaged; including 4,400 homes heavily damaged.[8][4]
Reactions
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad extended his condolences to the families of the two Malaysians who were killed in the quake-triggered landslide.[9][10]
See also
References
External links
- The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.