Fiji Bounces Off Deep Earthquake: No Shaking, No Tsunami
What Happened?
On Monday, Nov. 19, a 6.7‑magnitude tremor rattled the sea floor 534 km deep, just 283 km east of Suva. Even though the quake was as mighty as the 7.8 strike two months ago, it was hidden deep beneath the ocean—so deep that everyone on land felt nothing.
Scientists are Chilling Out
- USGS reported the quake at 9:25 a.m. but said it was too deep to cause any damage.
- Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre confirmed there was no tsunami threat.
Why It Happens
Remember the Ring of Fire? Fiji sits smack in the middle of this fiery trail of tectonic plates—a region known for earthquakes and volcanic activity. That’s why the island is always on the lookout for surprises from below.
Earlier Shocks
- Two months ago, a mighty 7.8 quake rattled the area.
Bottom Line
Even though the Earth did its best impression of a rock concert, the people of Fiji felt pretty calm. No tremors, no tsunamis—just another day of living in the ring.
