Fiji: A magnitude-5.1 earthquake occurs in the South Pacific Ocean at around 07:14 June 22

A magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean near the Fiji Islands at approximately 07:14 on June 22. The epicenter was about 283 km (176 miles) west-southwest of Sigatoka. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and shaking was probably felt in areas near the epicenter. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake, and significant damage is unlikely. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are likely over the coming days. The event has not prompted any tsunami advisories.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.