Indonesia tsunami: Moment HUGE wave crashes into building top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up to receive our rundown of the day'sdirect to your inbox When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. The powerful quake triggered a massive tsunami which, despite basic tsunami warnings, took the region by surprise with horrific consequences. Shortly after the massive quake, the town of Palu was hit by waves as high as six metres, causing sheer devastation as the wall of water devoured everything in its path. More than 1,400 people have been confirmed dead, and that number is expected to rise as scores remain missing. On Wednesday, further disaster hit as the island's Mount Soputan volcano erupted, sending a massive plume of ash into the air. Indonesian disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said authorities were only just within the seven-day window in which there is a chance survivors "still exist." It gives rescue crews less than two days to finish combing the rubble for possible signs of life, and highlights the desperate plight of remote hard-to-reach areas which are yet to receive aid. Authorities are warning everyone in the area to be aware further aftershocks are likely. Is Bali affected? Bali hundreds of miles south of Sulawesi, so Bali has not been affected. Indonesia earthquake tsunami: Amid a flurry of smaller tremors, the main quake struck at 6.02pm Indonesia tsunami: More than 840 people have died You can see from the shake map below the extent of the shockwaves sent out from the earthquake, which don’t reach Bali. Bali’s neighbouring island Lombok is still reeling from a series of earthquakes in July and August killed nearly 500 people. While this recent quake and tsunami aren't expected to affect travel to Bali, there are some warnings from the Foreign Office for the region. The warnings causing against “all but essential travel to areas of Lombok north of the main east-west route … this area includes the Gili Islands and the Mount Rinjani National Park, but excludes Senggigi on the west coast and Kayangan port on the east coast.” Indonesia earthquake tsunami: Bali hundreds of miles south of Sulawesi This is due to the potential for ongoing aftershocks as well as the risk of collapsing buildings. Now, however, the focus is on the island of Sulawesi. Nearly three days after the quake, the extent of the disaster was not known with authorities bracing for the toll to climb - perhaps into the thousands - as connections with remote areas up and down the coast are restored. Aid worker Lian Gogali, who had reached Donggala district by motorcycle, said hundreds of people facing a lack of food and medicine were trying to get out, but evacuation teams had yet to arrive and roads were blocked. Palu’s airport has reopened now, and authorities are appealing to the international community for help. Indonesia earthquake tsunami: he powerful quake was just six miles deep Indonesia earthquake tsunami: There were at least 10 foreshocks and aftershocks recorded on Friday<doc-sep>Get email updates with the day's biggest stories Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Gary Barlow was among a large number of British tourists caught up in the terrifying earthquake which rocked Indonesia today. The Take That star tweeted that he was "shaken up" after the magnitude-7 quake struck at 7.45pm local time, claiming three lives. Panicked holidaymakers and locals rushed into the streets amid fears buildings would collapse. Three people, including a child, died in the earthquake. Many Brits took to social media following the quake including Barlow. He tweeted: "Thank you for your concern - we're all fine - a bit shaken up." Other Brits contacted Mirror Online to tell of their ordeal. Cally Charles, from Devon, said that her partner Ashley Knight, 23, had popped the question just five minutes before it happened. (Image: PA) (Image: xxxxxxxxxxx) But romance quickly turned to terror as the magnitude 7 quake struck. The couple were in a lift at their hotel in the coastal resort of Jimbaran when the quake struck, and Cally described it as "the scariest moment of my life". But reflecting back on what happened, the 23-year-old quipped: "Five minutes before the earthquake my boyfriend proposed on the beach! "He’s one of a kind he made the earth move for me!" She said: "The whole lift was shaking! "We got to the top level of our hotel (rooftop bar) people were holding onto tables and chairs. (Image: @Bali_chris /Twitter) (Image: @ichaamc/Twitter) "We ran down the stairs to the lobby where loads of people were stood outside. It was the scariest moment of my life!!" Writing to Mirror Online from the town of Ubud in Bali, Kate Dunlop said people had started to run out into the street. She wrote: "It was scary seeing everyone flee like that. In the street, we could still feel the earth trembling under our feet. "As I type, we are now experiencing a little aftershock." (Image: @natashamoloko/Twitter) Tourist Hannah Small, from Bournemouth, told Mirror Online: "We are saying in Ubud, our whole hotel was shaking and parts of the ceiling and walls were falling down. It was awful, we rushed from the third floor to reach safety!" Terrified tourists also shared their experiences on social media. Teresa Palmer posted on Twitter: "Woah! Anyone else feel that earthquake in Bali? Hope everyone is okay. Staying in a treehouse and we were SWAYING!" (Image: @Bali_chris /Twitter) Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Play now And Natasha Hussain wrote: "Earthquake in Bali for one minute, at around 7:45pm local time. We were in the car, road was jammed. Everyone ran out of their cars to the side of the road. Nervous atmosphere." Another Bali resident posted: "Back in the house now. That was an attention getter. Strongest quake we’ve felt in the 13 years we’ve been here. Much stronger than the last one in Lombok that we felt in Bali Hope everyone in Lombok is safe." The United States Geological Survey has said it was a 7-magnitude quake which struck at Indonesia's Lombok island, sending tremors across the region. The tsunami warning issued in the aftermath covers North Lombok, East and North Bali, the north side of East Java, Southeast Madura, South Kalimantan, and South Sulawesi.<doc-sep>Indonesia: 7.7 magnitude earthquake STRIKES Palu top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up to receive our rundown of the day'sdirect to your inbox When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Waves of up to two metres (6.5ft) smashed into the city of Palu after the major quake struck offshore on Friday, collapsing buildings and washing a ship ashore. Authorities issued a tsunami warning following the powerful 7.5 magnitude quake but lifted the alert before the waves hit. Officials say there have been some deaths but the exact number of casualties is not yet known. National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said: “The earthquake and tsunami caused several casualties… while initial reports show that victims died in the rubble of a collapsing building. ”The number of casualties and the full impact is still being calculated." Engineers are scrambling to repair 276 electricity base stations which were knocked out. Officials said aftershocks, the communications breakdown and the power outage made it hard to coordinate rescue efforts. Nugroh said the tsunami swept away homes and entire families are reported missing. In a live TV interview, he said search and rescue efforts are being hindered by the darkness and communications problems caused by the earthquake and tsunami. INDONESIA TSUNAMI VIDEO: WATCH TERRIFYING FOOTAGE HERE Dwikorita Karnawati, who heads Indonesia's meteorology and geophysics agency, BMKG, said: "The 1.5- to two-metre tsunami has receded. "It ended. The situation is chaotic, people are running on the streets and buildings collapsed. There is a ship washed ashore." BMKG issued a tsunami warning after the earthquake hit but the alert was lifted within an hour. Authorities have asked people in the affected area to remain on the alert as a number of moderate aftershocks hit. Shocking footage shown by local TV stations showed huge waters crashing into houses along Palu's shoreline. Indonesia earthquake: A 6.1 magnitude tremor has struck Palu The powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck just off the island of Sulawesi The quake hit just after 11am BST (6pm local time) as dusk fell. Communications were down and the airport closed, hampering rescue efforts and making it impossible to assess the damage to life and property, officials said. The national search and rescue agency will deploy a large ship and helicopters to aid with the operation, said agency chief Muhammad Syaugi. However he said he had not been able to contact his team in Palu. Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, spokesman for the National Disaster Mitigation Agency, said in a TV interview, said: "We advise people to remain in safe area, stay away from damaged buildings." He said the national agency in Jakarta was having difficulties reaching some authorities in the area. Indonesia tsunami: Moment HUGE wave crashes into building Footage shared online showed the moment the tsunami smashed into buildings in Palu Data from the US Geological Survey (USGS) put the magnitude of the second quake at a strong 7.5, after first recording it as 7.7. The earlier quake destroyed some houses, killing one person and injuring at least 10, authorities said. Mr Nugroho said: "The second quake was felt very strongly, we expects more damage and more victims." The tsunami warning was lifted within the hour. The massive earthquake measuring 7.7 magnitude hit Indonesia today after a 6.1 tremor overnight. Indonesia earthquake: The tremors hit near the city of Palu We advise people to remain in safe area, stay away from damaged buildings Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, spokesman for the National Disaster Mitigation Agency The first magnitude 6.1 tremor hit 55km north west of Palu, Central Sulawesi at 3.01pm (local time), striking at a depth of 18.1km, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS). This was followed by a 5.4 magnitude quake, which struck 77km north east of Palu, just minutes later at 3.03pm (local time). At 3.29pm (local time) a 4.9 magnitude tremor hit 57km north of Palu. Tremors were felt as far as Bali. The series of earthquakes all landed in the Ring of Fire, so-called because a huge number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions take place there. Indonesia earthquake: Shocking images show a collapse a collapsed shopping mall Earlier on Friday, the BNPB said it was having difficulty reaching some authorities in Palu and the fishing town of Donggala, closest to the epicentre of the quake 80 km (50 miles) away at a shallow 10 km underground. Palu airport was closed. The area was hit by a lighter quake earlier in the day, which destroyed some houses, killing one person and injuring at least 10 in Donggala, authorities said. Some people took to Twitter saying they could not contact loved ones. One said: "My family in Palu is unreachable." The USGS put the magnitude of the second quake at a strong 7.5, after first saying it was 7.7. More than 600,000 people live in Donggala and Palu. Indonesia earthquake: Houses collapsed after the powerful tremors Buildings across Sulawesi were affected by the earthquake<doc-sep>Indonesia: Tsunami devastates island with enormous wave FREE now and never miss the top Royal stories again. SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up fornow and never miss the top Royal stories again. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Indonesia was ravaged by both a tsunami and an earthquake last night in a horrible disaster that has seen at least 384 people killed. So what's the latest travel advice to the region? Sulawesi island, Indonesia was struck by a 7.5 magnitude quake 6.02pm local time on Friday. The earthquake triggered a tsunami in the following hour, severely damaging the coastal city of Palu city, home to 350,000 people. Several aftershocks have been felt today. Thousands of homes and buildings have collapsed and authorities have warned that the current death toll could increase as rescue workers hunt for survivors and 29 people are reported missing. More than 540 are being treated in hospital. Hundreds of people were gathered for a festival on Palu's beach at the time when the 497mph wave hit. Indonesia's disaster agency has said that many people on the beach didn't immediately run when the threat arose and tragically found themselves victims of tsunami. Many bodies have been found along the shoreline. Following reports of an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 in Central Sulawesi, the British Embassy in Jakarta is liaising with the Indonesian authorities to establish facts,” the FCO website states The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) have now updated the travel advice to the region. “Following reports of an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 in Central Sulawesi, the British Embassy in Jakarta is liaising with the Indonesian authorities to establish facts,” the FCO website states. “You should be aware of the risk of aftershocks. If you are in the area monitor local news and follow the advice of the local authorities.” The airport in Palu - Mutiara Sis Al Jufri Airport - has been closed after suffering damages to its navigation system, reported The Jakarta Post. It's expected to remain shut until Saturday night. Additionally, 500m of the airport’s 2,500m-long subway has also been damaged by the earthquake, meaning large aircraft are unable to land. Flights to and from the airport between Makassar and Palu have also been cancelled. Indonesia tsunami: Is it safe to travel after earthquake and tsunami hits? Latest travel news update Airport Duty Manager Elet Sutriyanto said in a statement: “In accordance with the information released by Airnav in the form of NOTAM [Notice to Airmen] of the closure of Sis Al Jufri Airport in Palu, automatically the flights from Makassar to Palu are also cancelled.” Fortunately, the remaining, undamaged section of the airport’s runway can still be used for Hercules cargo aircraft. The Indonesian navy has deployed several such logistic planes to bring in technicians, supplies and rescue teams. The main tremor struck at 6:02 pm local time (12.02pm BST) about 35 miles northeast of Donggala, Indonesia according to the US Geological Survey. Soon after, a tsunami warning was issued by Indonesia's geophysics agency, before being lifted. After the tsunami warning was lifted, a huge wave struck Donggala and Palu, a coastal town of about 330,000 residents. Footage from the Indonesia island captured the moment the huge wave struck the coast submerging homes and quickly reaching high buildings. Onlookers can be heard screaming as the water approaches before fleeing away. The screen briefly turns to black before returning to capture footage of the devastated surroundings. Indonesia tsunami: The quake hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi 6.02pm local time on Friday Indonesia tsunami: Authorities have warned the death toll is likely to rise further Indonesia: Earthquake rocks ship as it causes a tsunami<doc-sep>
Terrifying video footage shows massive waves crashing into an Indonesian island as a tsunami struck after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake. In the shocking footage, recorded in Palu, Sulawesi, on Friday, enormous waves can be seen surging forward amid terrified screams. Officials had earlier withdrawn a tsunami warning. This morning, the spokesman of Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency BNPB said at least 48 people had been killed and the death toll was expected to rise. "We have not received comprehensive reports yet because communications are cut. Many bodies were found along the shoreline because of the tsunami, but the numbers are still unknown," he said. The water knocks down homes and smashes into trees, leaving a trail of destruction in its path, as residents cry out and try to run to safety. The video comes as officials have confirmed a tsunami of up to two metres hit the city after a powerful earthquake rocked central Sulawesi. Officials say waters have since receded, but families are missing. Search operations are set to begin at first light to determine how bad the damage is, amid reports of whole families being missing in the aftermath of the natural disaster. Have you been affected? Email webnews@trinitymirror.com (Image: Youtube) (Image: Youtube) Follow our live blog for the latest updates on this story The earthquake hit the island on Friday - just hours after a smaller tremor destroyed buildings, killing one person and injuring 10 others. The US Geological Survey said the second quake was centred at a depth of six miles around 35 miles northeast of the town of Donggala. In the tsunami footage, waves can be seen tumbling at a great speed towards the land, as crowds of people shout and run frantically. The person recording the dramatic scene focuses on the fleeing crowds, before turning back to the water, where giant waves are surging forward. The water then crashes into the island before everything suddenly goes dark, with the sounds of panicked people heard in the background. (Image: Youtube) Moments later, the camera refocuses, showing water streaming below through the streets, bringing chunks of debris with it. The Palu Grand Mall and the Baiturrahman Mosque were hit by huge waves close to the shore, the Jakarta Post reports. Critics have questioned why a tsunami warning was lifted before the huge waves struck in Indonesia. The country’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) first issued a warning for western and central Sulawesi at 5.07pm, but revoked it around 30 minutes later. The country's disaster agency confirmed a tsunami had hit Palu and the city of Donggala, sweeping away homes that were in its path. Earlier, a tsunami warning had been issued for people in Central Sulawesi and West Sulawesi provinces following the earthquake. The same area had been hit by a deadly, 6.1-magnitude quake just hours before. Although the warning was lifted within the hour, officials asked people to remain on the alert as a number of moderate aftershocks hit. "We advise people to remain in safe areas, stay away from damaged buildings," Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, spokesman for the National Disaster Mitigation Agency, said in a TV interview earlier. He added that the national agency in Jakarta was having difficulties reaching some authorities in the area. The Geological Survey put the magnitude of the second quake at 7.5, after first saying it was 7.7. According to Nugroho, the quake was felt “very strongly”. “We expect more damage and more victims,” he said. (Image: REX/Shutterstock) Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire and is regularly hit by earthquakes. A series of earthquakes in July and August killed nearly 500 people on the holiday island of Lombok, hundreds of kilometres southwest of Sulawesi. And in 2004, a big earthquake off the northern Indonesian island of Sumatra triggered a tsunami across the Indian Ocean, killing 226,000 people in 13 countries, including more than 120,000 in Indonesia. Footage of the incidents today, posted on social media, shows a number of buildings collapsed, with mounds of rubble lying on the ground. Other clips show locals screaming and crying. (Image: REX/Shutterstock) (Image: Youtube) Last month, we reported that the Indonesian island of Bali had been hit by a major tremor for the third time in less than a month. Panicked holidaymakers and locals rushed into the streets amid fears buildings would collapse during that incident.