Earthquake in Fiji: 8.2-magnitude strikes Ndoi Island

An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.2 was recorded in Fiji on Sunday. The nearby location is said to be around 175 mile from Ndoi Island near Fiji and the quake had a depth of around 350 miles.

It is extremely rare that an earthquake of magnitude 8 or higher is recorded at this time of the year. As per the US Geological Survey, only one or two earthquakes of this magnitude are recorded every year.

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Meanwhile, no tsunami waves are expected and no hazard is observed in any nearby coastline and there was no immediate information of any major damage.

More details to follow.