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Citizens raise concern over tremors

May 1, 2023 5:34 am

[Source: Seismology Fiji/ Facebook]

Tremors from an inland earthquake were felt along Rakiraki district yesterday.

The earthquake was scaled at a magnitude of 2.7 and was located 8 km southeast of Nabukadra, Rakiraki.

Citizens raised concerns as they felt tremors that lasted more than five seconds and heard booms that echoed throughout the district.

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Seismology Fiji posted on Twitter that the earthquake does not pose any immediate tsunami threats for the country.