Unprecedented M 8.2 Earthquake Strikes Fiji Region: Preliminary Findings

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A magnitude 8.2 earthquake occurred 281 km NNE of Ndoi Island, Fiji, at a depth of 560 km. The event is currently being recorded on seismographs, with expectations that the magnitude may vary slightly as additional data is analyzed. Importantly, there is no tsunami warning associated with this earthquake, as confirmed by the tsunami.gov website.
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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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