5 August 2018 Lombok earthquake
On 5 August 2018, a major earthquake measuring Mw 6.9 (7.0 on Richter scale) struck the island of Lombok, Indonesia. It was the main shock following its foreshock, a nearby 6.4 earthquake on 29 July.
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| Magnitude | 6.9 Mw |
| Depth | 31.0 km (19.3 mi) |
| Epicenter location | 8°17′13″S 116°27′07″E / 8.287°S 116.452°ECoordinates: 8°17′13″S 116°27′07″E / 8.287°S 116.452°E |
| Type | Thrust |
| Countries or regions affected | Bali and West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia |
| Max. intensity | VIII (Severe) |
| Tsunami | 10.0 cm (3.9 in)[1] |
| Landslides | Yes |
| Aftershocks | 6.3 Mw 19 August 2018 04:10:22 (UTC)
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| Casualties | 563 dead, +1,000 injured (includes casualties from all of the earthquakes that affected Lombok in August) |
The epicentre was located inland, near Loloan Village in North Lombok Regency. The earthquake caused tsunamis across the coastal region of the city. In the aftermath of the earthquake 259 people were confirmed killed while more than 1,400 were confirmed injured. More than 165,000 people were displaced.[2]
5 August 2018 Lombok Earthquake Media
Map of the Tectonic Setting of Java and the Lesser Sunda Islands
Map of 2018 Lombok earthquakes
Shakemap for the August 2018 Lombok earthquake.
Focal mechanism of the earthquake by the USGS.
Ground shift due to the earthquake.
Tourists crowding the beach of Gili Trawangan to be evacuated.
References
- ↑ "BMKG: Tsunami 10–15 Cm Sudah Masuk Daratan Lombok". IDN Times.
- ↑ "Lombok earthquake: Number killed on Indonesia tourist island rises to 319" (in en-GB). Sky News. https://news.sky.com/story/lombok-earthquake-number-killed-on-indonesia-tourist-island-rises-to-319-11466728. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
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