An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale struck Fiji Islands in the South Pacific on Tuesday. The US Geological Survey reported that the earthquake occurred south of Fiji Islands, at a depth of 613.8 km. There have been no reports of casualties or material damage due to the earthquake so far. Fiji is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, exposing it to many tremors and aftershocks that may be strong at times. Source: Qatar News Agency
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