Philippines and Indonesia issue tsunami warnings after 7.4 magnitude quake
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 P
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Minor earthquake recorded in Labasa, no tsunami threat
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
No tsunami threat to Fiji as 3.4 magnitude quake recorded 26 km from Suva
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 M
FNU extends financial help to Vanuatu's National University Post-Earthquake
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,
Fiji in talks with Vanuatu regarding assistance, advance team could possibly fly out this weekend - Ditoka
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 of
Vanuatu workers stuck in Fiji, unable to get home
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 authoriti
Fiji Red Cross activates service to help families reconnect after Vanuatu earthquake
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
Seruiratu sends a message of solidarity and sympathy to Vanuatu
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 tho
5.6 offshore earthquake occurs 38 kilometres North East of Tubou
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 Departmen
14 dead following 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu
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 peopl
Fijians struggle for updates as Qereqeretabua pledges continued efforts to get information
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 L
45 offshore earthquakes occur in Savusavu region
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 Wa
Earthquake recorded in Vanua Levu, no tsunami threat
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
Light earthquake occurs near Matei Taveuni
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 earlie
Tsunami threat passes
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.
Minor offshore earthquake in Rakiraki poses no tsunami threat
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’
6.1 magnitude earthquake 640km South South West of Ono I Lau poses no immediate tsunami threat
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 ear
Minor earthquake occurs at 2 km North West from Colo-i-Suva Village
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 Departmentâ
Earthquake recorded south east of Ono-i-Lau however it does not pose any immediate tsunami threat
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
5.6 magnitude earthquake occurs 44km North of Labasa earlier this morning
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 occ
Death toll climbs to past 300 in devastating Haiti earthquake
The death toll is now 304 following that powerful earthquake that struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti this morning. BBC News reports more than 1,800 people are report