NEWS

7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Occurred In The Lau Region

An earthquake occurred this afternoon at 12:19:3602 PM, local time, 62 km NE from Waiqori village, Lau (IRD/ORSNET) However, it does not pose any immediate threat to the Fiji region.
19 Aug 2018 13:51
7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Occurred In The Lau Region

An earthquake occurred this afternoon at 12:19:3602 PM, local time, 62 km NE from Waiqori village, Lau (IRD/ORSNET)

However, it does not pose any immediate threat to the Fiji region.

This serves as notification only and will keep monitoring for any further updates.

For further information’s and queries you are advised to contact the Seismology Unit of the Mineral

Resources Department on landline 3381611, mobile 9906165 or fax 3370039/3383910.



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