08/19/2018 - Earthquake on Lombok, Indonesia

Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 2 1 646 1054
Indonesia 2 1 646 1054

Affected Population
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Aftershock Sequence
Event Series

In July and August 2018, the island of Lombok, Indonesia and also its neighbors Bali and Sumbawa have been hit by a series of strong earthquakes causing major damage and fatalities. It significantly affected the local tourism industry, one of the regions most important business sectors.

Date Event Magnitude
07/28/2018 10:47 p.m. Foreshock Earthquake on Lombok Mw 6.4
08/05/2018 11:46 a.m. Mainshock Earthquake on Lombok Mw 6.9
08/19/2018 2:56 p.m. Aftershock Earthquake on Lombok Mw 6.8
Event Characteristics
Latitude -8.34 °N
Longitude 116.60 °E
Date & Time Aug. 19, 2018, 4:10 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 6.3
Depth 16 km
Aftershock True
Last Update 2021-03-23
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