Massive earthquake rocks Fiji with 8.2 magnitude tremors – sparking tsunami in South Pacific

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The US Geological Survey initially recorded a 7.9 magnitude quake but it was later revised 

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By Gemma Mullin

19th August 2018, 2:07 am
Updated: 19th August 2018, 2:30 am


A MASSIVE magnitude 8.2 earthquake rocked Fiji on Sunday and sparked tsunami waves in the South Pacific.

The US Geological Survey initially recorded a 7.9 magnitude quake but it was later revised and deemed even more powerful than first thought. 

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1 A magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck Fiji sparking tsunami waves


The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center tweeted: "Fiji #earthquake magnitude revised to 8.2 and small, non-dangerous #tsunami waves have been observed.

"While no hazard is expected for any coastline, but please be observant and exercise normal caution."

The quake was centered about 281 kilometers NNE of Ndoi Island at the remarkable depth of 559.6 kilometers.

So far, there is no information on damages, or injuries.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said no tsunami was expected, perhaps considering the quake’s depth.

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