A 6-magnitude earthquake struck off East Java province and Bali at 2am. Whilst not much damage was reported, there were a few victims that suffered consequences of this shallow quake.

It has been reported that flight schedules are operating as normal despite this latest incident. Airlines will continue to monitor the situation and keep travellers updated. If you don’t feel comfortable travelling anytime soon, you may want to check with your respective airline if it’s possible to defer your travel dates.

If you are in the areas that have been affected, stay calm and keep yourself updated with the recent progress from the authority. Do ensure you have provided your personal details to the airlines at the point of booking to allow the airlines to send alerts or updates on your flight status.

For future travels, here are some of the practical tips which you can follow when an earthquake strikes.

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