RING OF FIRE FEARS: Fiji ROCKED by huge 6.2 magnitude earthquake

A POWERFUL 6.2 magnitude earthquake has struck 140 miles southwest of Fiji, according to US Geological Survey (USGS).

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A 6.2 magnitude earthquake has hit off the coast of Fiji

There has been no immediate tsunami warning and no immediate reports of any damage or casualties.

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the same region a week ago. 

The area lies on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, a highly active tectonic zone that frequently experiences earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. 

 

Scientist explains the DRAMATIC occurrence of Earthquakes

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The Pacific Ring Of Fire is a series of fragile fault lines

The Ring Of Fire is a series of fragile fault lines that stretches from New Zealand, all around the east coast of Asia, over to Canada and the USA then all the way down to the southern tip of South America.

Today’s earthquake off Fiji came just days after 7.0 magnitude quake in the area while in recent months Japan and New Zealand have been rocked by several earthquakes.

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A massive earthquake has struck off the coast of Fiji

Experts cannot predict where the next massive earthquake will strike but a study by researchers from the University of Oregon and France’s Géoazur laboratory, which was released towards the end of last year, states a string of central and South American countries could be next.

The study, which was published in the journal Science, said: “Peru, Java or Mexico, which have not seen very large earthquakes over the last 200-300 years, appear to have all the necessary characteristics for a mega-earthquake in the future.”

Peru, which has two volcanoes now active, has already experienced two relatively mild quakes at the start of 2017.

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