A magnitude six earthquake has struck off the coast of a 'hidden gem' Indonesian island near Bali. The earthquake hit off the south coast of Sumba, about 458km east of Bali, at 2.44pm on Tuesday, local time.
Details of the Earthquake
Geoscience Australia recorded a depth of 11km but other agencies have reported it struck at 10km deep. Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia said there was no tsunami threat.
The news comes after a similar quake jolted the Philippines. Shocking footage showed a man's home being violently rattled at 2.04pm, local time, on Monday. The magnitude six shake was strong enough to knock items off shelves and rattle his furniture.
Comparison with Recent Philippine Quake
The quake's epicentre was 19km northwest of the City of Borongan, on Samar Island's east coast. Both Bali and the Philippines are on the Pacific Ring of Fire, which causes frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Seismic Activity Context
Earthquakes are considered major if 6.0 magnitude or larger. The most damaging earthquake in modern history in Bali was a 6.6 tremor in 1917. There was a larger 7.1 quake in 2023 but it was at a depth that did not cause damage.
