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The death toll continues to rise in Indonesia after an earthquake struck the island of Lombok.

Cleaning up after the earthquake on Lombok - Indonesia

Cleaning up after the earthquake on Lombok - Indonesia Source: AAP

The death toll in Indonesia has risen to 91 after a powerful earthquake hit the popular tourist island of Lombok. The 6.9 magnitude earthquake has struck one week after another quake in the same area killed more than a dozen. Its epicenter was about two kilometres east-southeast of Loloan. More than 120 aftershocks were recorded after Sunday's earthquake which injured hundreds.

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says no Australians are known to have been hurt or killed in the earthquake.

 He says Australia will be offering Indonesia assistance.


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By Dinesha Dilrukshi Wijesuriya

Source: SBS News



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