Seismic activity: 5.0 magnitude earthquake recorded in Ono-i-Lau region

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The map showing the epicentre of the 5.0 magnitude earthquake recorded in the Ono-i-Lau region today. Image: SUPPLIED

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Ono-i-Lau region today.

The earthquake occurred at 10.11am.

According to the Seismology Unit of the Mineral Resources Department, the seismic activity was located 331km South-southwest from Ono-i-Lau, 596km South-southeast from Navua, and 716km South-southeast from Suva.

The department said the moderate earthquake with 684km deep depth did not pose any immediate tsunami threat to the region.