2019 Lombok earthquake

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.

March 2019 Lombok earthquake
2019 Lombok earthquake is located in Indonesia
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2019 Lombok earthquake
UTC time2019-03-17 07:07:25
ISC event615350041
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date2019-03-17
Local time15:07:25 WITA
Magnitude5.6 Mw
Depth10 km (6 mi)
Epicenter8.418°S 116.521°E / -8.418; 116.521
Max. intensityVI (Strong)
Landslidesyes
Casualties6 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, 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. 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
  1. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (2019-03-22). "Information bulletin No. 2 Indonesia: Lombok Earthquakes" (PDF).
  2. "M 5.6 - 4km SW of Sembalunbumbung, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  3. "Ulasan Guncangan Tanah Akibat Gempabumi Lombok Timur 17 Maret 2019". BMKG. 18 March 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  4. Prayoga, Fadel (18 March 2019). "Seorang WNI dan 2 WN Malaysia Meninggal Akibat Gempa Lombok". Okezone (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  5. "M 5.3 - 4km NE of Sembalunbumbung, Indonesia". United States Geological Survey.
  6. Santoso, Audrey (17 March 2019). "499 Rumah Rusak Akibat Gempa 5,2 SR di Lombok". detikNews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  7. "2 Malaysians killed in Lombok earthquake". The Straits Times. 19 March 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  8. Rachmawati, Fitri (18 March 2019). "4.400 Rumah Rusak Berat akibat Gempa Magnitudo 5,8 di Lombok". KOMPAS (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  9. "Dr Mahathir extends condolences to families of Lombok quake victims". New Straits Times. 2019-03-18.
  10. "PM extends sympathy, condolences to families of Lombok quake victims". www.themalaysianinsight.com. 2019-03-18.
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