Nikhil Aiyush Kumar 
The Fiji Seismology Department has issued a Tsunami Watch for low-lying coastal areas as a magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck 104 km East South East from Kamchatka Krai, in Russia.
It is one of the strongest quakes ever recorded.
The quake occurred at a depth of about 19.3km, and struck at 11.24 am (Fiji time).
All low-lying coastal areas may experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shorelines.
The public is also being advised to keep up to date for further updates.
The seismology section of the Minister of Mineral Resources will closely monitor the situation during this time until the threat is over.
Fiji is under a tsunami watch advisory as waves between 0.3m and 1 m are being forecast for low-lying shore and areas.
Strong currents and surges are also anticipated, so the public is being advised to take precautions and heed safety warnings.
The public is being urged that tsunami waves may not necessarily be high to be hazardous, as they are very strong and move rapidly.
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