At least 91 dead after powerful earthquake strikes Indonesian resort islands of Bali, Lombok

(CNN) An earthquake of magnitude 9 on Sunday and a strong aftershock shocked the resorts of Bali and Lombok Island in Indonesia, at least 91 people died and the people emerged from their homes, hotels and restaurants.

Indonesian authorities said another 200 people were injured. Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, Indonesia 's disaster management official said the number of victims is expected to increase.

Mr. Ahgang Mohamed Hadi, the disaster management director of the Indonesian Red Cross, said that hundreds of people were taken to local hospitals and thousands of houses were damaged.

A deadly earthquake occurred near Lorraine at the northern end of Lombok, at a depth of 31 kilometers (19 miles). It is also felt in western Bali.

The earthquake occurred in the evening after sunset and was the second strongest earthquake in Lombok Island in a week. On July 29, the island was shocked by a magnitude 4 earthquake, more than a dozen people and hundreds of hikers crouched on the volcanic slope.

The US Geological Survey lowered its evaluation slightly after the Sunday earthquake was first called level 0. The US Geological Survey stated that after the earthquake the strong aftershock ranged from 4 to 3

According to the National Disaster Management Bureau of Indonesia, Indonesia's tsunami warning system issued a tsunami warning after a major earthquake but was later canceled.

"Because all the hotel guests are running, I also did it, people are crowded in the streets," Bali Australian tourist Michelle Lindsy told Reuters. "Many officials are urging people not to panic."

The Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia announced a statement that there were no "injured or affected" tourists due to the earthquake.

The Indonesian Red Cross reported that four volunteers were injured and brought to the hospital. Government agency spokesman Arifin M Hadi said the Red Cross staff moved people to higher places and suggested that coastal people would leave on the issue of tsunamis.

West Nusa Tenggara Director of disaster management authorities, Mr. Hajilam said in hospital interviews with Indonesian Metro TV, inpatients moved outdoors as a precautionary measure. He said part of Lombok had no power supply.

According to the report, there is fixed telephone and mobile phone service in Tomjung, Lombok town closest to the epicenter.

Pictures posted on social media indicate damage to Bali airport, including large ceiling tiles hanging from the ground. Continual flights from Bali and Lombok airport

The Indonesian archipelago of Lombok Island and Bali is part of Pacific Fire Ring, a volcanic activity area and a strong earthquake of 40,000 km (25,000 miles) where the majority of the world earthquake occurs. This region has spread from Japan and Indonesia to the Pacific side and extends to California.

Lombok island in Indonesia: The charming island of Lombok island in Indonesia is located in eastern Bali. The island is known for its pristine beaches and exciting surfing spots. Kuta and Bangko Banco are the most visited areas in the area. There is no car on the west coast of Lombok Island, there are many other wonderful beaches, turtle hatchery etc.

The Indonesian archipelago of Lombok Island and Bali is part of Pacific Fire Ring, a volcanic activity area and a strong earthquake of 40,000 km (25,000 miles) where the majority of the world earthquake occurs. This region has spread from Japan and Indonesia to the Pacific side and extends to California.

The Lombok Strait, which separates Indonesian Bali and Lombok Island, has more than 1 kilometer. The strait is a narrow and noisy place of encounter and the warm Pacific Ocean is crowded with her cold Indian cousin. The deep waterway that separates Bali and Lombok is one of the most important imaginary routes in the world. That is, it is Wallace Line. It is along the underground fault line to the Makassar Strait that separates Sulawesi and Borneo from the southern part of Bali and Lombok.

Bali is an island located between Java island in western Indonesia and lombok island in eastern part. It is one of the 33 states in the country and the capital city is in Denpasar, south of the island. The population of the island reached 3,151,000 in 2005, and the majority of Indonesian Hindu minority lives. 93.18% of the population of Bali observes Balinese Hinduism, most of the rest follow Muslim. It is also the largest tourist destination in the country and is known for its highly developed arts such as dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metal processing, music and so on.