Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes remote area of South Pacific; no tsunami threat
- A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Fiji Islands at a depth of 174 kilometers on April 13, 2025, at 8:03am local time, as reported by the United States Geological Survey.
- Tremors were felt in several parts of Fiji, including on the Lautoka Islands, according to local reports on social media.
- The US Tsunami Warning System confirmed there is no tsunami threat due to the quake's depth.
- Fiji is known for its beautiful landscapes, attracting nearly one million visitors in 2024.
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6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Popular Vacation Spot
The Top 5 Regions With The Most Shark Attacks In The USA (1:39) A significant earthquake struck near a popular holiday location over the weekend.The United States has been hit by several notable earthquakes in recent months. There was a 7.0 magnitude earthquake toward the end of 2024. Since then, several smaller to moderate earthquakes have struck.The rest of the world has been hit even harder.Over the weekend, a big 6.5 magnitude earthquake str…


Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes south of Fiji Islands
Quake occurs at depth of 174 kilometers, says US Geological Survey - Anadolu Ajansı
Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes remote area of South Pacific; no tsunami threat
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the South Pacific Ocean on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). No tsunami warnings or advisories were issued. The quake occurred at 4:03 p.m. ET, with its epicenter located south of the Fiji Islands. It struck at a depth of approximately 168 miles (271 kilometers), classifying it as a deep earthquake, according to USGS data. The location was remote, far from any populated areas. The …
Fiji Islands earthquake: Huge 6.5-magnitude earthquake hits south of popular holiday destination - The Mirror
A huge earthquake has struck the popular holiday destination the Fiji Islands today - measuring a massive 6.5 on the Richter scale at a depth of 174 kilometres (108 miles)
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