24 articles tagged "earthquake"
A tsunami warning has been activated for the Philippines and Indonesia after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Mindanao region this morning. The Philippines' seismology agency warned that it wa
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded at Labasa Town around 4 this morning. The Fiji Seismology Department confirms the quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometres and was located about 66 kilometres North of Labasa
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded at a shallow depth and 26 kilometres South from Suva. The event was felt between the Suva to Nausori corridor. The Mineral Resources Department says however,
In light of the devastating earthquakes that have struck Vanuatu, the Fiji National University (FNU) is launching a special appeal to provide support for those affected, particularly children and youth. FNU says th
Minister for Disaster Management Sakiasi Ditoka confirms that he has spoken with his counterpart in Vanuatu, John Salong, earlier this week and had conveyed to him the offer of assistance by Fiji. Ditoka highlighte
Dozens of Vanuatu workers returning home from working on orchards and vineyards in New Zealand are stuck in Fiji with commercial flights yet to resume. Local authorities said yesterday the Bauerfield International
People in Fiji who are experiencing difficulties reaching their loved ones in Vanuatu following the magnitude 7.3 earthquake are encouraged to contact the Fiji Red Cross Society on +679 9715895, as they have activated t
We stand in solidarity with the people of Vanuatu and extend our deepest sympathies to the families that have lost a loved one, and our thoughts and prayers go out to those who were injured, and we do hope for their spe
Fiji has recorded an offshore earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter Scale at about 10.10am this morning. The Mineral Resources Ministry’s Seismology Department says the earthquake occurred at a depth of 549 kil
The death toll in Vanuatu has risen to fourteen following the 7.3 magnitude earthquake yesterday. Source : World Health Organization Reports say more than 200 people have been treated for injuries
As Fijians try to contact their loved ones amid connectivity issues in Vanuatu following a 7.3 earthquake in Port Vila yesterday, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Lenora Qereqeretabua says they are doing their bes
45 offshore earthquakes have occurred in the Savusavu region from Saturday to today. According to the Mineral Resources Seismology Department, this is mainly in the Wailevu East and Wailevu West region. When a
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Vanua Levu tonight with a depth of 10km. According to the Mineral Resources Department’s Seismology Section, the earthquake was recorded at about 73 km North West
A light earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter Scale occurred at a shallow depth source of 8 kilometres at a location 74 kilometres North East from Matei, Taveuni earlier tonight. The quake occurred at about 8.46p
The tsunami watch earlier issued for all low-lying coastal areas of Fiji has been downgraded to tsunami information only. Please note it was not a tsunami warning. The Seismology Section confirms a 7.5 magnitu
A minor offshore earthquake with a shallow depth of 6km located South South-East of Natovi in Tailevu was felt this afternoon. The Mineral Resources Department’s Seismology Unit says the magnitude 2.7 earthquake
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake has occurred in the south of Fiji at 9:38 last night. The Mineral Resources Department’s Seismology Unit says the location of the earthquake was 640 kilometers South South West from Doi
A minor earthquake with a shallow depth source location occurred at 2 km North West from Colo-i-Suva Village at 10.17 this morning. The Mineral Resources Department’s Seismology Unit says the quake was felt along
A strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck 683km south east of Ono-i-Lau and 524km south of Nukualofa, Tonga today however, it does not pose any immediate tsunami threat to Fiji. The tremor was felt at 9.24am.
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake occurred about 44 kilometres North of Naduri in Labasa at 4:28 this morning. According to the Fiji Seismology Department, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km. We have receive
