Unprecedented M 8.2 Earthquake Strikes Fiji Region: Preliminary Findings

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The recent M 8.2 earthquake occurred 281 km NNE of Ndoi Island, Fiji, at a depth of 560 km. Preliminary findings indicate that the magnitude may fluctuate by one or two points as additional recordings are analyzed. Fortunately, there is no tsunami warning associated with this seismic event, as confirmed by the National Tsunami Warning Center. The earthquake's deep focus is significant, impacting the region's seismic activity monitoring.

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M 8.2 - 281km NNE of Ndoi Island, Fiji

A very deep event at 560km, Fiji region coming in on my seismograph NOW :smile:

http://www.sydneystormcity.com/seismograms.htm

Expect the magnitude to vary a point or two either way as more recordings are checked
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