Suva [Fiji], April 14 (ANI): A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands on Monday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km, making it susceptible to potential aftershocks. The exact location was reported as 25.87°S, 178.18°W at 01:32:52 IST.
Shallow earthquakes like this one are generally more dangerous than deeper ones, as they release more energy closer to the Earth’s surface, resulting in stronger ground shaking and potentially more damage to structures.
This region is prone to seismic activity, located within the Fiji Seismic Zone and the Circum-Pacific Seismic Belt, also known as the “Ring of Fire”. These areas frequently experience significant earthquakes due to tectonic plate movements. Fiji, in particular, has a history of impactful seismic events, including the 1953 Suva earthquake.
Fiji’s capital, Suva, remains highly vulnerable to such seismic activity.
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