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Last Updated: Friday, 2 January, 2004, 08:52 GMT
Bali, Lombok hit by earthquake
An earthquake has hit Indonesia's tourist islands of Bali and Lombok, causing low-level damage and leaving one elderly man dead.

The magnitude 5.4 quake injured more than 20 people, but no injuries were reported from tourist areas.

The earthquake had its centre in the Straits of Lombok between the two islands.

Earthquakes are common in Indonesia, which is located on the so-called Pacific "Ring of Fire".




SEE ALSO:
Deadly history of earthquakes
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Country profile: Indonesia
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