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Death toll rises to 91, 209 injured after M-7.0 hits central Indonesia

Xinhua | Updated: 2018-08-06 17:41
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Foreign tourists pull their suitcases as they walk past damaged buildings following a strong earthquake in Pemenang, North Lombok, Indonesia August 6, 2018 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. [Photo/Agencies]

To monitor the condition and presence of the tourists, a crisis center was established by the Ministry of Tourism, said Sutopo.

The jolts caused minor damages in both Lombok international airport in Lombok Island and Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali Island, notwithstanding, they did not halt the operation, an official of transport ministry Pramintohadi said.

The official, however, cautioned all stakeholders of aviation industry to be alert on the further risks of aftershocks.

"We must remain cautious and all stakeholders of aviation have to step up coordination. Check all flight facilities and its supporting facilities so that the flight can be done safely and well," he told Xinhua in a text message.

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