5.4 magnitude earthquake occurs 187km North North West of Suva today

By Rashika Kumar

22/01/2020

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake occurred about 187 kilometres North North West of Suva at 12.57pm.

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake occurred about 187 kilometres North North West of Suva at 12.57pm today.

The Mineral Resources Department says that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km.

We have received reports of tremors felt in Rakiraki, Tavua and Ba however no damages have been reported.

There is no tsunami warning in place.

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