Strong Earthquake Hits in Pacific

By Associated Press

January 8, 2007, 7:08 PM EST

SUVA, Fiji -- A strong earthquake struck deep under the sea floor between Fiji and Tonga on Tuesday, officials said. There were no immediate reports of damage or tsunami warnings issued.

The 6.2 magnitude quake struck about 250 miles northwest of the Tongan capital of Nuku'alofa, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did not issue a tsunami warning.

The South Pacific is regularly rattled by earthquakes, but few cause any damage or casualties.
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