SUVA, Fiji, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- An earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale occurred in the region of Fiji Tuesday morning, but there have been no reports of casualties or damage.
The epicenter was located about 1.8 miles from Vatoa Island and occurred at a depth of 151 miles, Radio New Zealand reported.
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The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, located in Hawaii, said the earthquake did not cause a tsunami.
Lasarusa Vuetibau, a senior seismologist with the Fiji government, said the quake was too deep to have been felt.
Vuetibau said earthquakes happen in the area about six times a year and are too deep to trigger tsunamis.
