The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports an earthquake in the Hokkaido Japan Region occurred at 8:07 a.m. on Sept. 5, 2018.

The earthquake had a reported magnitude of 6.7.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports there is no tsunami threat to the island of Hawai`i.

Date-Time

5 Sep 2018 18:07:59 UTC

6 Sep 2018 03:07:59 near epicenter

5 Sep 2018 07:07:59 standard time in your timezone

Distances

26.1 km (16.2 mi) ESE of Chitose, Japan

28.1 km (17.4 mi) ENE of Tomakomai, Japan

42.2 km (26.1 mi) SE of Kitahiroshima, Japan

50.9 km (31.5 mi) ENE of Shiraoi, Japan

62.1 km (38.5 mi) SE of Sapporo, Japan</s>The Fiji earthquake struck east of Suva at 4.39pm BST (3.49am Friday local time). Measuring 7.8 magnitudes, despite earlier reports of it being 8.1, the deep earthquake was measured at 652km underground. A tsunami warning has not been issued while local authorities look into the threat level. Only Fiji and Tonga are currently reported to be affected. It comes just one day after a huge earthquake triggered landslides and infrastructure damage on the island of Hokkaido in Japan. What is the latest travel advice and update for people in the region?

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) tweeted: “No #tsunami hazard from the 8.1 magnitude #earthquake in Fiji. It is too deep within the earth to make a dangerous tsunami.” The Foreign Office is yet to update the travel warning for Britons. The area is prone to earthquakes however. A warning on the FCO website states: “Fiji is in an earthquake zone and suffers from tremors from time to time. “These can trigger tsunami alerts. Make sure you understand local safety procedures in the event of an earthquake or tsunami.” During an earthquake, people are advised to seek high ground or go inland to avoid the risk of a tsunami.

One Twitter user wrote: “It was really strong, strong enough to wake me up at 3.50am in the morning!” “No damage was done, all we felt 20 mins outside of Suva city was a slight swaying of the house with doors creaking. Still safe to travel.” What do to in an earthquake Staying away from buildings and street lights is advised as an earthquake can cause falling debris and loose wires. Being in the open is the best option, although if stuck in a building then finding cover and avoiding exterior walls is advised. The common myth of hiding in a doorway is advised against, as modern buildings are not made any stronger at door sections than anywhere else. Aftershocks can also take place for weeks afterwards so any damaged structures should be avoided.</s>A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.8 has struck just off the coast of Fiji, but it was centered far below the seabed, seismologists say. There is no threat of a tsunami.

The earthquake, which struck at 3:49 a.m. local time on Friday, was centered about 41 kilometers (25 miles) southeast of Levuka on Fiji’s Ovalau island. It struck at a depth of 669 kilometers (415 miles).

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) put the preliminary magnitude at 7.8, which is down from an initial estimate of 8.1. It makes it the world’s third largest earthquake so far this year.

“Based on all available data, there is no tsunami threat because the earthquake is located too deep inside the Earth,” the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said in a bulletin. No tsunami warnings were issued.

The depth of the earthquake significantly reduced its impact. USGS computer models estimate that up to 924,000 people near the epicenter may have felt “weak” or “light” shaking. Serious damage is unlikely.

Friday’s tremor comes less than three weeks after an 8.2-magnitude earthquake struck far below the seabed near Fiji. That earthquake was further away from land but there were no reports of serious damage.

Fiji is on the Pacific Ring of Fire, an arc of fault lines circling the Pacific Basin which is prone to frequent and large earthquakes.</s>A magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit 105 km east-southeast of Suva, Fiji, at a depth of 608 km, the U.S. Geological Survey said on Thursday.

The measure was revised downward from an initial magnitude 8.1 reading by USGS.

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The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said no destructive Pacific-wide tsunami was expected, and there was no tsunami threat to Hawaii.

New Zealand’s Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management said there was no tsunami threat to New Zealand following the earthquake.</s>An magnitude 7.8 earthquake has struck off the cost of Fiji.

It hit 123km south east of Suva at a depth of 669 km, the US Geological Survey has said.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said no destructive Pacific-wide tsunami was expected, and there was no tsunami threat to Hawaii.

New Zealand's Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management said there was also no tsunami threat to New Zealand.

The measure was revised from an initial magnitude 8.1 reading by USGS.

According to reports, the earthquake struck at 3.49 am local time.

Fiji and Tonga have been impacted by the tremors, Fox KTVU reports.

Suva is said to be the main cultural and tourist centre of the Fiji Islands.</s>The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, 6 a.m. that an 8.1-magnitude earthquake has occurred in Fiji at 5:49 a.m.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports there is no tsunami threat to the island of Hawai‘i.

AN EARTHQUAKE HAS OCCURRED WITH THESE PRELIMINARY PARAMETERS

BASED ON ALL AVAILABLE DATA A DESTRUCTIVE PACIFIC-WIDE TSUNAMI IS

NOT EXPECTED AND THERE IS NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO HAWAI‘I.</s>A huge 7.8 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Fiji in the Ring of Fire region.

It hit 123 km east south east of Suva, Fiji, at a depth of 669 km, the U.S. Geological Survey said today.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said no destructive Pacific-wide tsunami was expected, and there was no tsunami threat to Hawaii.

It has been downgraded from an initial reading of 8.1 by the US Geological Survey.

Fiji sits on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire' where many of the world's earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are recorded.

New Zealand's Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management said there was no tsunami threat to New Zealand following the earthquake.</s>A very strong earthquake struck off the coast of Fiji this morning but does not pose a tsunami threat to Hawaii.

A very strong earthquake struck off the coast of Fiji this morning but does not pose a tsunami threat to Hawaii.

The preliminary magnitude 7.8 quake struck at 5:49 a.m. Hawaii time 25.9 miles south-southeast of Levuka, Fiji at a depth of 415 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

“A destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii,” the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said in a bulletin.

No serious injuries were immediately reported.</s>(Reuters) - A magnitude 8.1 earthquake hit 123 km east south east of Suva, Fiji, at a depth of 669 km, the U.S. Geological Survey said on Thursday.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said no destructive Pacific-wide tsunami was expected, and there was no tsunami threat to Hawaii.</s>The earthquake, which struck at 3:49 a.m. local time, was centered about 41 kilometers southeast of Levuka on Fiji's Ovalau island and at a depth of 669 kilometers.

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At the same time, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said that no destructive tsunami was expected in the region.

"Based on all available data, there is no tsunami threat because the earthquake is located too deep inside the Earth," the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake occurs off the coast of Fiji. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says no tsunami is expected due to its depth.