Yesterday, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Fiji Islands. Fiji has seen multiple earthquakes this year. So where are the Fiji Islands? Which seismic zone is the Fiji Islands in?
The official Weibo of China Earthquake Network released news that a 7.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Fiji Islands, the time was 02:06 on June 16, the depth of the epicenter was 130 kilometers, and the specific location of the earthquake was 22.95 degrees south latitude and 177.10 degrees west longitude.
Where are the Fiji Islands?
Located in the heart of the southwest Pacific Ocean, the Fiji archipelago consists of 332 islands, 106 of which are inhabited. Most of these islands are volcanic islands surrounded by coral reefs, of which Viti and Varaua are the main islands.
The Fiji Islands are strategically important as transportation hubs in the South Pacific. Fiji straddles the eastern and western hemispheres, with the longitude line running through them, making it both the easternmost and westernmost country in the world. Fiji has a tropical maritime climate and is often hit by hurricanes.
Which seismic zone are the Fiji Islands located in?
The Fiji Islands are located on the Pacific Rim Volcanic Seismic Belt, one of the most active seismic zones in the world, with frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
The Fiji Islands are surrounded by the confluence of the Pacific and Indian Ocean plates, which is one of the causes of frequent earthquakes.
As a result, the Fiji Islands are a region with frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity, which has a great impact on the local population and the country's economy.
Judging from today's global earthquake situation, the places of these earthquakes are basically located in the Pacific seismic belt. Japan, Tonga, and Fiji are all in this earthquake zone.
The area affected by this seismic zone is still very large, have you heard of this seismic zone? Ever heard of the Fiji Islands?
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