Fiji Islands earthquake: Huge 6.5-magnitude earthquake hits south of popular holiday destinaton

A huge earthquake has hit the popular destination the .

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) an measuring a magnitude of 6.5 on the Richter scale has hit the south of the Fiji Islands. It was recorded at at 8:03am local time at a significant depth of 174 kilometres (108 miles) according to the USGS.

A is not expected at the tropical paradise due to the depth of the earthquake, according to the US Tsunami Warning System.

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Fiji, located in the South Pacific with a collection of over 300 seperate islands, is best known for its stunning landscapes and beaches - it attracted nearly one million visitors in 2024.

The USGS recorded the original earthquake at 8:03am local time The U.S. Tsunami Warning System's website also said that the epicentre was south of the Fiji Islands. The USG has received zero reports of people having felt the earthquake at the time of publication.

At 4.40pm local time a smaller earthquake measuring 5.1 magnitude hit the nearby Kermadec Islands region at a deph of 55.8km.

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