Magnitude-6.3 earthquake hits Pacific south of Fiji; no tsunami alert issued
ASSOCIATED PRESS January 23, 2012 7:54PM
SUVA, Fiji (AP) — A magnitude-6.3 earthquake has shaken the Pacific region south of the Fiji islands.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did not issue any alerts or warnings after the quake.
The United States Geological Survey reported the earthquake struck Tuesday afternoon 472 miles south of Fiji, at a depth of 362 miles.
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