A big earthquake hit the Fiji region, but there is no tsunami threat in Hawaii (Image: USGS)
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) –
A powerful earthquake hit Fiji on Thursday morning, but there is no tsunami threat in Hawaii, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
The earthquake initially measured at a magnitude of 8.1, but was subsequently downgraded to 7.8.
The US Geological Survey reported that the US Geological Survey struck near Suva, Fiji at approximately 5:50 pm Hawaii time.
PTWC officials said the earthquake was too deep – about 400 miles – to generate a tsunami.
Another earthquake, which appeared to be a replica, hit the same area about an hour later. It measured a magnitude of 5.5, said the USGS.
Officials add that they do not plan a tsunami for Fiji, but they are watching closely.
It is not known if there were any injuries or damage as a result of the earthquake.
This story can be updated.
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