FIJI ISLANDS, FIJI. (THECOUNT) — A large magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck off shore near Fiji Islands, Fiji Sunday.

The massive quake hit early Sunday morning near the island of Levuka, in Fiji.

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A resulting tsunami threat is currently being evaluated. Preliminary reports do not expect a measurable tsunami as a result of this quake.

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Nearby cities:

285.1 km (177.1 mi) E. Population: 8,360
Labasa, Fiji
348.0 km (216.3 mi) SE. Population: 27,949
Suva, Fiji
376.8 km (234.1 mi) E. Population: 77,366
Nukuā€˜alofa, Tonga
429.9 km (267.1 mi) NW. Population: 22,400
Ba, Fiji
466.1 km (289.6 mi) E. Population: 14,596