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24 January 2012 - 09:08 AMT

Magnitude-6.3 earthquake jolts south of the Fiji islands

A magnitude-6.3 earthquake has shaken the Pacific region south of the Fiji islands, according to The Associated Press.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did not issue any alerts or warnings after the quake.

The United States Geological Survey reported the earthquake struck Tuesday afternoon 472 miles (759 kilometers) south of Fiji, at a depth of 362 miles (583 kilometers).