Indonesia earthquake: 39 dead after UK holiday hotspot Lombok hit by MASSIVE 7.0 quake

ANOTHER massive magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Lombok today – even more powerful than the catastrophic tremor one week ago – killing at least 39 people and sparking a tsunami warning which has since been lifted.

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The magnitude 7.0 quake struck off the north coast of Indonesia's island of Lombok on Sunday, the Indonesian Meteorological Agency said.

At least 39 people have been killed, Indonesian disaster agency officials have confirmed.

A tsunami warning of a potential tidal wave was issued for the quake, which occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles) at around  6.46pm local time  -but has since been lifted by the Bali Islands Disaster Migration Agency.

The latest quake follows a similar disaster exactly one week ago which left 17 people dead.

Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported the islands had experienced more than 100 aftershocks in the four hours after last week’s quake and feared a further major tremor was imminent.

Model Christine Teigen, who is in Bali, posted on Twitter in the aftermath of the tremor: "Bali. Trembling. So long."

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She had moments earlier written: "MASSIVE earthquake."

One Bali resident posted: "Back in the house now. That was an attention getter. Strongest quake we’ve felt in the 13 years we’ve been here.

"Much stronger than the last one in Lombok that we felt in Bali Hope everyone in Lombok is safe."

English-speaking residents and holiday-makers in Lombok immediately took to social media – with most saying it was the biggest earthquake they’d ever felt.

Stuart McDonald said: “Easily biggest quake I’ve ever felt. We’re ok, in garden. Jeez.”

And Rui Grilo tweeted: “Felt it in the south coast of Lombok too. It arrived here attenuated, at least where we were.”

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A magntidue 7.0 earthquake is considered to send strong shockwaves through the earth, capabale enough of levelling entire towns and causing widespread damage to the landscape.

The official description of a magnitude 7.0 quake is:

- Causes damage to most buildings, some to partially or completely collapse or receive severe damage.

- Well-designed structures are likely to receive damage.

- Felt across great distances with major damage mostly limited to 250 km from epicenter.

The earthquake sent shockwaves measuring a magnitude of 7.0 on the richter scale (Image: GETTY)

A second earthquake has hit Lombok, one week after the first struck the popular destination island (Image: GETTY)

Terrified locals pile into the street after the 7.0 magnitude was felt throughout the entire region (Image: TWITTER)

So far there are no reports on the scale of damage caused or further infortmation on casualties.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed a 7.0-magnitude quake which struck the island, sending tremors across the whole region.

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It is the second quake to strike the island in one week (Image: REUTERS)

Panicked residents posted pictures of a shopping mall crumbling and damaging cars in its staionary carpark.

User @Bieberfeverids wrote: "Earthquake from Lombok has also been felt in Bali. Its impacted the building of the mall was failing apart. Im stilll shaking this is so scary."

Indonesia earthquake update: Is there a tsunami warning in Lombok? Can you travel to Bali?

LOMBOK is under threat from a second huge earthquake as a 7.0 magnitude tremor has struck the popular holiday destination, prompting fears of a tsunami on the major island. Is there a tsunami warning in Bali and Lombok?

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Indonesia is in the grips of a second massive tremor, just a week following a major earthquake which killed 17 people.

Both Bali and Lombok were issued warnings in the wake of the disaster, which saw panic among both holiday makers and residents.

The highly popular island resorts remain a first choice for many British tourists, and many could soon be under threat from a tsunami.

Large scale evacuations last week saw a volcano popular with hikers abandoned as the tremors hit.

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Is there a tsunami warning?

Indonesian authorities have issued a tsunami warning for the city, as the earthquake struck with 7.0 magnitude.

The massive quake struck at a depth of 10.5km, just off the north coast of Lombok, prime conditions for a tsunami to take form.

So far, there have been no casualty reports, but these are likely to change as the situation develops.

The United States Geological survey has issued a yellow warning in the wake of the earthquake.

This means that possible loss to life and economy are likely.

The warning states: “Yellow alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses.

“Some casualties and damage are possible and the impact should be relatively localised.

“Past yellow alerts have required a local or regional level response.”

Can you still travel to Bali?

The tremors fro the massive quake were apparently felt as far away as Bali, which startled many holidaymakers at the resort.

East and north Bali felt tremors, but so far there have been no travel restrictions put own by the Foreign Office.

Bali officials have advised that people should move away from the ocean as the tsunami warning is laid down.

Head of the agency for meteorology, climatology and geophysica Dwikorita Karnawati, advised residents via TV.

She said: “Please go to a place with higher ground, while remaining calm and not panicking.”

The Foreign Office warns that Bali is prone to natural disasters, and put out a travel warning for Moung Agung in east Bali after recent volcanic activity.

The warning said: “The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel within 4 kilometres of the Mount Agung crater in east Bali and within 7 kilometres of the Mount Sinabung crater in Kalo Regency, North Sumatra due to ongoing volcanic activity.”

This is still in effect as of August 5, so a further warning advising against travel as a result of the quake could be incoming.

News 2018 | Indonesia earthquake: WATCH TERRIFIED tourists fleeing hotel as 7.0 quake hits Lombok

THE Indonesian island of Lombok has been hit by another violent earthquake today. The 7.0 magnitude quake was also felt on the isle of Bali where tourists were forced to escape their hotel rooms, a video posted on social media shows.

A shocking footage of terror-stricken tourists in Bali shows people trying to leave their hotel rooms as another massive earthquake hit the Indonesia island of Lombok on Sunday. 

The 7.0 magnitude earthquake is the second to hit Indonesia in just two weeks and it is even more powerful than the first one. 

The video, posted on social media, shows the terrified tourists in Bali screaming for their lives as they escape their hotel rooms whilst the earth is shaking. 

The quake struck the popular tourist destination at 6.47am local time (2347 BST) and its epicentre was 50km north-east of the city of Mataram, which has a population of 319,000.

Eye-witness Jean-Paul Volckaert, who was woken by the quake at the Puncak hotel last week, said: “We jumped out of our beds to avoid anything falling on our heads.

Indonesia earthquake: A 7.0 magnitude quake hit the island of Lombok and could also be felt in Bali (Image: USGS•TWITTER)

“We were very surprised as the water in the pools was swaying like a wild sea. There were waves in the pools but only for 20 to 30 seconds.”

A tsunami warning has been issued for the quake, which occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), the Indonesian Meteorological Agency said.

The latest quake follows a similar disaster exactly one week ago which killed 17 people.

Officials have urged people to move away from the ocean.

Dwikorita Karnawati, head of the agency for meteorology, climatology and geophysics, told local TV: "Please go to a place with higher ground while remaining calm and not panicking."

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It is understood to be affecting North Lombok, East and North Bali, the north side of East Java, Southeast Madura, South Kalimantan, and South Sulawesi.

No damage or casualties have been reported so far.

Panicked residents posted pictures of a shopping mall crumbling and damaging cars in its staionary carpark.

User @Bieberfeverids wrote: "Earthquake from Lombok has also been felt in Bali. Its impacted the building of the mall was failing apart. Im still shaking this is so scary."

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English-speaking residents and holiday-makers in Lombok immediately took to social media – with most saying it was the biggest earthquake they’d ever felt.

Stuart McDonald said: “Easily biggest quake I’ve ever felt. We’re ok, in garden. Jeez.”

And Rui Grilo tweeted: “Felt it in the south coast of Lombok too. It arrived here attenuated, at least where we were.”

Model Christine Teigen, who is in Bali, posted on Twitter in the aftermath of the tremor: "Bali. Trembling. So long."

She had moments earlier written: "MASSIVE earthquake."