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Summary as of 5 August 2018, 2200 hrs (UTC +7), M 7.0 Lombok Earthquake, Indonesia
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A Magnitude 7.0 earthquake occurred on 5 August 2018 18:46 hrs (UTC +7), with epicenter at a depth of 10 km and located at 8 o22’12.0” S & 116o28’48.00” E (inland), in the area of West Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia (BMKG). The earthquake felt in Lombok, Bali and Sumbawa Island with the reported intensity around II-VIII MMI. Around 3,848,000 people exposed to intensity V-VII MMI (InaSAFE, BNPB).
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Despite being an inland earthquake, Indonesia Tsunami Early Warning System (InaTEWS, BMKG) immediately triggered tsunami warning for North Lombok and East Lombok regencies, with a maximum potential tsunami height of 0.5 m. A minor tsunami with maximum height 0.135 m was observed in Carik, North Lombok Regency. As of 5 Aug 2018. 20.50 (UTC +7), BMKG has cancelled the tsunami warning.
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Local governments have assisted the exposed population in evacuation process. Lost of power was reported across East Lombok Regency.
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The earthquake occurred one week after a strong M 6.4 earthquake hit the same area on 29 July 2018 and resulted in 17 fatalities, 365 injuries, 8,871 people displaced & more than 14,000 houses damaged (BNPB). West Nusa Tenggara Province is still in emergency response period until 11 August 2018 (BNPB).
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AHA Centre has established communication with National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB) of Indonesia. Indonesian Armed Forces & National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) are deploying 3 Hercules to the disaster area (ETD 6 August 2018 morning). At this point, there is no indication that international assistance will be required.
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AHA Centre Disaster Monitoring & Response System (DMRS) triggered “Warning” Alert for this strong earthquake & tsunami warning. ASEAN Emergency Response & Assessment Team (ERAT) roster has been alerted for potential deployment.
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AHA Centre will provide additional Flash Update(s) once information become available.