The Tsunami Watch issued for Fiji earlier today has been cancelled, according to the Mineral Resources Department’s Seismology Observatory.
In a statement, the Seismology Section confirmed that following assessments, there is no longer a tsunami threat to the Fiji Group. The cancellation applies to all previously affected areas, including the Western Division, Yasawa and Mamanuca islands, Kadavu, and nearby smaller islands.
While the immediate tsunami threat has passed, the public is advised to remain vigilant. Authorities warn that aftershocks may still occur along the earthquake’s source zone near Port Vila, Vanuatu.
“The public, especially coastal communities, are advised to await further instructions from the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) before returning to low-lying or coastal areas,” the Mineral Resources Department (MRD) stated.
The Tsunami Watch was issued after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck with an intermediate depth 14 km northwest of Port Vila. Hazardous tsunami waves were initially forecasted, prompting precautionary measures across Fiji.
Images published by Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation News (VBTC) show significant damage, including collapsed buildings atop vehicles trapped in the fallen debris, uprooted trees, and damaged roads. Videos being shared also show the injured being transported, wheeled, or carried into Vila Central Hospital for treatment.
- NDMO Contact: 3319250 | Email: neocfiji@gmail.com
- Police: 917
- National Fire Authority (NFA): 910
- Energy Fiji Limited (EFL): 913
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