No tsunami threat from magnitude 6.5 earthquake near Fiji
PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.5 struck in the ocean near Fiji Friday morning.
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.5 struck in the ocean near Fiji Friday morning.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat from a magnitude 6.5 earthquake near Fiji Friday morning.
The U.S. Geological Service estimates the epicenter was about 114 miles south-southwet of Sigave, Wallis and Futuna and 249 miles northeast of Suva, Fiji at a depth of 6.2 miles.
It struck at about 3:52 p.m. Fiji time or 5:53 a.m. Hawaii time.
There were no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries.
