An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the richter
scale (SR) shook the island of Bali and
the surrounding area on Thursday (13/10) at
10:16 local time. Despite the relatively large
intensity of the earthquake, did not cause too much damage,
also without casualties.
According to data released by the Meteorology
and Climatology, the
epicenter was at a distance of 143
km southwest of Nusa Dua, Bali's southern section,
a depth of 10 km. However, since the initial
quake was certainly
not a potential tsunami.
" Vibration long, about one
minute. But not for the earthquake that occurred about a year ago. We did not
panic, even after
it has happened several times
aftershocks. Guests tourists are also not too worried, "said Putu
Winarti, an employee of one of the hotels in Bali.
As a result of these shocks, a number of buildings in Denpasar also in Jember, were damaged. Shocks could be felt up to the entire region of West Nusa Tenggara and partially some residents such as Solo in Central Java and Yogyakarta could feel the vibration is weak.
As a result of these shocks, a number of buildings in Denpasar also in Jember, were damaged. Shocks could be felt up to the entire region of West Nusa Tenggara and partially some residents such as Solo in Central Java and Yogyakarta could feel the vibration is weak.
Meanwhile, the National Disaster Management Agency
(BNPB) to ensure there
were no casualties. Numerous injuries
were reported, most of the debris
hit the building, including roof construction
Ngurah Rai Airport.
Damage to school buildings mostly experienced in Denpasar. In addition, the building owned by government agencies and private and shopping centers were also damaged. PMI data mentioning Bali, from
the reports Sanglah
Hospital, there was an earthquake
victim who until
now still in a coma.
Moreover, until recently also recorded 45 students and
teachers Vocational High School (SMK) in Denpasar suffering
injuries from the disaster. Among the wounded there
were three teachers SMK Negeri 2 Denpasar
and a resident of Banjar Batanyuh, Denpasar.
The quake apparently did not cause the tourists fled the island, only at Ngurah Rai Airport passengers due to the accumulation of a number of delayed flights. (Joglosemar)
The quake apparently did not cause the tourists fled the island, only at Ngurah Rai Airport passengers due to the accumulation of a number of delayed flights. (Joglosemar)