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European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) says a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Bali Sea region of Indonesia. (Twitter)

Earthquake of magnitude 7.0 strikes Bali Sea, Indonesia –EMSC

The U.S. Tsunami Warning System said there were no threats of a tsunami.

29 August 2023

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Aug 29 (Reuters) - A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Bali Sea region of Indonesia on Tuesday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

The quake's epicentre was 203 km (126 miles) north of Mataram, Indonesia, and very deep at 516 km (320.63 miles) below the Earth's surface, EMSC said.

The U.S. Geological Survey pegged the magnitude at 7.1.

The U.S. Tsunami Warning System said there were no threats of a tsunami as a result of the earthquake that struck deep under the seabed.

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