Tue. Apr 15th, 2025

A MASSIVE earthquake has struck the popular holiday destination the Fiji Islands.

The 6.5 magnitude quake was recorded at a significant depth of 174 kilometres (108 miles) according to the United States Geographical Survey.

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Based on the depth of the quake, a tsunami is not expected at the tropical paradise according to the U.S. Tsunami Warning System.

They recorded the original earthquake at 8:03am local time.

The U.S. Tsunami Warning System’s website also said that the epicentre was south of the Fiji Islands.

It comes after a devastating earthquake rocked Myanmar in March.

Shocking footage showed rooftop pools sloshing water onto the streets as half-built structures collapsed to rubble.

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