Update: 2:45PM A MODERATE size earthquake with shallow depth source location occurred in the Vanuatu islands region today.

However, the Mineral Resources department has reassured that this earthquake does not pose any immediate threat to the Fiji region.

The 5.8 magnitude earthquake occurred at 1.16pm at a depth of 10km.

The offshore earthquake occurred 141km Northwest from Luganville, Vanuatu; 901km Southeast from Honiara, Solomon Is; and 1344km Northwest from Suva.

The department has advised members of the general public that it will keep monitoring for any further updates.

And for those with queries, you are advised to contact the Seismology Unit of the Mineral Resources department on telephone number: 3381611; mobile number: 9906165 and or via fax: 3370039/3383910.