A strong earthquake shook the region south of the Fiji Islands early Monday morning, measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale. The tremor hit at 8:03 AM local time on April 14, 2025, deep below the ocean floor at 174 kilometers (108 miles) depth. People in Lautoka and nearby islands felt the ground shake, but the earthquake’s significant depth prevented major damage. No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been received, likely due to the substantial depth of the earthquake. The tremor was followed by a second 6.1 magnitude earthquake in the same area shortly afterward. Both seismic events occurred … Continue reading Fiji Earthquake 6.5 Followed by 6.1, No Tsunami Alert