Suva, An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale hit Fiji on Wednesday.

The US Geological Survey reported that the earthquake occurred south of the Fiji Islands, at a depth of 550.9 kilometers.

There have been no reports of causalities or material damage.

Fiji is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it exposed to many tremors and aftershocks that may be strong at times.

Source: Qatar News Agency