5.2

south of the Fiji Islands

2026-02-16 03:02:42 UTC (3 days ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
5.2 mb
Depth
271.0 km
Intermediate
Location
-25.3650°N
-178.0749°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000s9g0
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
416
Stations Used
71
Azimuthal Gap
47.0°
Min Station Distance
8.394°
RMS Residual
0.78 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-16 03:19:00 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 5.2 earthquakes are moderate and may cause light damage.

Intermediate depth (271.0 km): Intermediate-depth earthquake.

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