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Second earthquake in 24 hours jolts Tonga Islands

Tonga Islands, March 30 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 on Richter Scale jolted Tonga Islands on Sunday, with this being a second earthquake in the same day.

The earthquake took place at a shallow depth of 10 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

In a post on X, NCS said, 'EQ of M: 6.1, On: 30/03/2025 20:34:58 IST, Lat: 20.37 S, Long: 174.16 W, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tonga Islands.'

Earthquake of magnitude 7 jolts Tonga Islands

Tonga Islands, March 30 (ANI): An earthquake of 7.0 on the Richter Scale jolted Tonga Islands on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology said.

As per the NCS, massive earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

In a post on X, the NCS said, 'EQ of M: 7.0, On: 30/03/2025 17:48:48 IST, Lat: 20.06 S, Long: 174.04 W, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tonga Islan

Update: 7.3-magnitude quake strikes Tonga Islands: CENC

BEIJING, March 30 (Xinhua) -- A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Tonga Islands at 8:18 p.m. Sunday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).The epicenter was monitored at 20.30 degrees south latitude and 173.75 degrees west longitude. The quake struck at a depth of 10 km, said a report issued by the CENC.

(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-RUGBY-WORLD SEVENS SERIES 2025-ARG V FIJ(CN)

(250329) -- HONG KONG, March 29, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Argentina's Matteo Graziano (1st R) defends Sakiusa Siqila (2nd R) of Fiji during the men's Pool A match between Argentina and Fiji at World Rugby Sevens Series 2025 in south China's Hong Kong, March 29, 2025. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes Fiji

SUVA, 29th March, 2025 (WAM) -- A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the coast of Fiji in the South Pacific, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

The quake occurred on Friday, about 557 km south of Fiji's islands, at a depth of 370 km.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

Suneet Mehta, High Commissioner to Fiji, concurrently accredited to Tuvalu

New Delhi [India], March 28 (ANI): Suneet Mehta, High Commissioner of India to Fiji, has been concurrently accredited as the High Commissioner of India to Tuvalu, with residence in Suva

He is expected to take up the assignment shortly, a Ministry of External Affairs release said.

Mehta is an Indian Foreign Service officer of the 2007 batch.

Bilateral relations between India and Tuvalu have grown stea

Earthquake of 5.1 magnitude strikes Tonga Islands in South Pacific

NUKU'ALOFA, 18th February, 2025 (WAM) -- An earthquake measuring 5.1 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Tuesday, east of the Tonga Islands in the South Pacific Ocean.

The epicentre of the earthquake was located 102 km east of the Ohonua area in Tonga, and at a depth of 10 km below the surface of the earth, the US Geological Survey reported.

There have been no reports of casualties or material damage due

Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister: Looking forward to more investment opportunities with UAE

DUBAI, 12th February, 2025 (WAM) -- Manoa Kamikamica, Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji, emphasised that the World Governments Summit serves as a crucial platform for discussing vital issues such as artificial intelligence and government efficiency.

He expressed his appreciation to the UAE government for organising this remarkable summit, which has been running for over a decade, reflecting its ongoing role in foste

ADB, Fiji Sign Landmark Agreement for Urban Waste Management

SUVA, FIJI (5 February 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a Transaction Advisory Services Agreement with Fiji’s Ministry of Local Government (MLG) to support the development of a new sanitary landfill and the rehabilitation of four open dumpsites in the Western District of Fiji. The project, envisioned as a public–private partnership (PPP), aims to address critical urban waste management challenges while e

ADB Appoints Emma Veve as Director General for Pacific

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (3 February 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Emma Veve as Director General of its Pacific Department (PARD), where she will be responsible for the department’s vision and strategy in the subregion.

Beginning her new role today, Ms. Veve will lead the delivery of the forthcoming Pacific Approach 2026–2030, which will serve as ADB’s overall country partnership strategy for

Dengue fever kills 3 in Fiji

SUVA, March 31 (Xinhua) -- A total of 3,671 dengue cases have been reported in Fiji from Jan. 1 to March 9 this year, with three confirmed dengue fever deaths.

The Western Division where the outbreak was declared early last month continues to lead the trend, with 2,077 laboratory-confirmed cases, reported Fiji Broadcasting Corporation on Monday.

There have been more than 950 dengue hospital admissions so

No damage reported after 7.0-magnitude quake hits Tonga

SUVA, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Tonga's National Disaster Risk Management Office (NDRMO) said on Monday that no damage was reported for all areas after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake woke Tonga in the early hours.

The quake jolted 73 km southeast of Pangai, which is in the Ha'apai group of islands in Tonga, at 01:18 local time on Monday, with a depth of 29 km, according to the latest data from the U.S. Geological Survey

1st LD-Writethru: 7.3-magnitude quake strikes Tonga Islands: CENC

BEIJING, March 30 (Xinhua) -- A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Tonga Islands at 8:18 p.m. Sunday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

The epicenter was monitored at 20.30 degrees south latitude and 173.75 degrees west longitude. The quake struck at a depth of 10 km, said a report issued by the CENC.

1st LD Writethru: 7.0-magnitude quake hits Tonga

SUVA, March 31 (Xinhua) -- A 7.0-magnitude earthquake jolted 79 km SSE of Pangai, Tonga at 01:18 local time on Monday (12:18 GMT Sunday), the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The U.S. Tsunami Warning Center issued an alert saying hazardous waves could be possible, but later said there was no longer a tsunami threat.

The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 20.495 degrees south

7.3-magnitude quake strikes Tonga Islands: CENC