Tremors shake Bali and Lombok

Tremors shake Bali and Lombok

DENPASAR, Bali: The holiday resort island of Bali and the
adjacent island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, were shaken by two
mild tremors yesterday morning which sent residents scurrying out
of their homes.

The two earthquakes, lasting about 10 seconds, measured 5.9
and 5.1 on the Richter scale with the epicenter said to be
located at Alas Straits, 75 kilometers southeast of Mataram, West
Nusa Tenggara.

There were no immediate reports of material loss or casualties
in either Denpasar or Mataram, Antara reported. (09)