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Fiji: On Tuesday, a significant seismic event was recorded in the Fiji Islands region, with a magnitude of 6.2, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The National Center for Seismology (NCS) also reported a magnitude 6.3 earthquake on the Richter Scale striking Suva, Fiji, at 4:40 pm on the same day. This seismic activity occurred at a substantial depth of 568 km, approximately 287 km east of Suva, as stated by the NCS. The NCS provided the following information: "Earthquake of Magnitude: 6.3, Occurred on 31-10-2023, 16:40:57 IST, Lat: -17.75 & Long: -178.86, Depth: 568 Km, Location: 287km E of Suva, Fiji." As of now, there have been no reports of damage or casualties, and additional details are awaited. It's important to note that while earthquakes...