5.8-magnitude offshore earthquake occurs near Indonesia's West Nusa Tenggara


JAKARTA, April 2 (Bernama): A magnitude-5.8 offshore earthquake occured near West Nusa Tenggara province at 3.40 pm local time today but there was no tsunami potential.

According to the country’s geophysics agency BMKG, the epicentre was about 70 kilometres northwest of Bima City and the tremor occurred at a depth of about 29 kilometres.

The Star 6.6 DEAL: 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Aseanplus News

Japan's Unesco-listed Himeji Castle damaged after Typhoon Jangmi
India sees Venezuelan oil 'opportunity' as Rodriguez meets Modi
Bangladesh probe blames negligence for six newborn deaths
BTS' Singapore tour ticket sales: Second round of presale sold out, says Live Nation
Australia's Bondi Beach attack hero charged with assaulting father: media
Jet Li's�wife Nina Li Chi makes rare public appearance with family in Nepal
Myanmar's Thingan Nyinaung High School reopens after closure for over two years due to military clashes
Singapore Airlines in talks for major new jet order, sources say
Ringgit ends lower against the US$ as global uncertainties weigh on sentiment
First suspected heatstroke death this year in Tokyo’s 23 wards

Others Also Read