ADVERTISEMENT

Two people have died after another strong earthquake ripped through the Indonesian island of Lombok

The Indonesian island of Lombok was hit with a series of deadly earthquakes on Sunday. Two people died after their homes collapsed. The island is still reeling from three major earthquakes earlier this month that left hundreds dead and heavily damaged the tourist site.

  • The Indonesian island of Lombok was hit with a series of deadly earthquakes on Sunday.
  • Two people died after their homes collapsed.
  • The island is still reeling from
ADVERTISEMENT

The Indonesian island of Lombok was hit with a series of deadly earthquakes on Sunday, just two weeks after earthquakes killed at least 430 people.

Two consecutive quakes hit the popular tourist island, with one measuring a powerful magnitude 6.9, according to the

Related content

ADVERTISEMENT

The larger earthquake occured at a depth of 12.5 miles.

Related content

Several houses were reported to have been damaged or collapsed.

Rescuers have found some remote areas hard to reach because bridges and roads have been destroyed by the earthquakes. Hundreds of thousands of people fled their homes and have been put in temporary shelters.

FOLLOW BUSINESS INSIDER AFRICA

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Recommended articles

Zimbabwe's ZiG currency printing contingent on reserve sufficiency

Zimbabwe's ZiG currency printing contingent on reserve sufficiency

The global workforce is set to collapse without Africa

The global workforce is set to collapse without Africa

500 millionaires fall off in Kenya - here’s why

500 millionaires fall off in Kenya - here’s why

Top 10 African countries with the most centi-millionaires in 2024

Top 10 African countries with the most centi-millionaires in 2024

7 most influential Africans in the world 2024 -TIME

7 most influential Africans in the world 2024 -TIME

5 African countries with the least expensive freelancers

5 African countries with the least expensive freelancers

African billionaires are fleeing their home continent amidst economic downturn

African billionaires are fleeing their home continent amidst economic downturn

Fear of a new epidemic pushes President Putin to collaborate with Africa

Fear of a new epidemic pushes President Putin to collaborate with Africa

Nigerian chess master to begin 58-hour Guinness World Record attempt at Times Square today

Nigerian chess master to begin 58-hour Guinness World Record attempt at Times Square today

ADVERTISEMENT