82 dead, hundreds injured after powerful earthquake hits popular Indonesian tourist island

A magnitude-7.0 earthquake hit Lombok, Indonesia, a popular tourist destination. At least 82 people are dead, and hundreds of others are injured. The quake was felt 150 kilometers (93 miles) away in Denpasar.

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82 dead, hundreds injured after powerful earthquake hits popular Indonesian tourist island A magnitude-7.0 earthquake hit Lombok, Indonesia, a popular tourist destination. At least 82 people are dead, and hundreds of others are injured. The quake was felt 150 kilometers (93 miles) away in Denpasar. Read More »

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