At least 91 people were killed after a 6.9-magnituted earthquake struck Indonesian islands of Bali and Lombok Sunday.
The earlier reports said that 82 people were killed in the earthquake.
Evacuation efforts are underway, with thousands of people reportedly being evacuated from the disaster zone, according to Reuters. Thousands of buildings are reportedly destroyed.
Terremoto de más de 6.9 sacude las islas de Indonesia se han reportado más de 19 muertos. pic.twitter.com/NAwh3CK1fC
— Ramsés Bethancourt (@ramsesbruiz) 5 августа 2018 г.
The epicenter of the quake was located near Loloa settlement located in north part of Lombok island. The island's largest city, Mataram, population 319,000, is located some 50 kilometers from the epicenter.
Sube a 37 la cifra de muertos por sismo en 🇮🇩Indonesia https://t.co/xU57rVaY6z pic.twitter.com/f2ZJZqrx0E
— El Universal (@El_Universal_Mx) 5 августа 2018 г.
However, there are still no information on the injured; speaking on the TV, Rum said that hospitalized patients have been moved outdoors as a precaution. There are no reports of injuries on nearby island Bali, a popular tourist destination.
#Earthquake: Magnitude 6.9 That Hit The Indonesian Tourist Island of Lombok Today Has Killed At least 82 People.
— ~Marietta️ (@MariettaPosts) 6 августа 2018 г.
This is Footage From Around The Island of Lombok During The Quake.
Sending Prayers 🙏#PrayforIndonesia#PrayForLombokpic.twitter.com/V5oTsfNDsL
