A previous earthquake of 6.6 southeast of Bali on 21 January 1917 had caused 1500 casualties on the island . A subsequent earthquake of 6.5 southeast of Karangasem Regency on 18 December 1979 caused 27 deaths on the island and displaced a similar number of people as the 1976 event
previous earthquake
1917 Bali earthquake
1976 Bali earthquake