SR 6.8 EARTHQUAKE IN BALI

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.

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)