An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 on the Richter Scale struck South of the Fiji Islands early this morning. According to the National Center for Seismology, the quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, making the region susceptible to aftershocks.
No tsunami warnings have been issued so far. Further updates are awaited.
As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.
In a post on X, the NCS said, “EQ of M: 6.3, On: 14/04/2025 01:32:52 IST, Lat: 25.87 S, Long: 178.18 W, Depth: 10 Km, Location: South of Fiji Islands.”
Shallow earthquakes are more dangerous than deeper ones due to their greater energy release closer to the Earth’s surface, causing stronger ground shaking and increased damage to structures and casualties, compared to deeper earthquakes, which lose energy as they travel to the surface.
The south of the Fiji Islands is known to be earthquake-prone, as evidenced by recent seismic activity and historical records. This region is located within the Fiji Seismic Zone, an area known for frequent earthquakes.