7.1-magnitude quake, aftershocks rattle Bali residents

A strong, deep 7.1-magnitude earthquake and several aftershocks rattled Bali and other Indonesian islands on Tuesday, sending panicked tourists into the streets but causing no major damage.

The quake struck at a depth of around 515 kilometres off the northeastern coast of Bali at around 3:55 am local time, according to the US Geological Survey.

The tremors were felt across Bali, and also in the nearby islands of Lombok and Sumbawa. Bali residents said a second aftershock sent "longer and stronger" tremors than the first.  Indonesian authorities ruled out a tsunami and said no immediate damage was reported.