M5.3 Earthquake 247 km WNW of Lautoka, Fiji — November 24, 2021
2021-11-24 04:17:52 UTC (2021-11-24) · approx. 4:17 PM UTC+12 local
On November 24, 2021 at 04:17 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 247 km WNW of Lautoka, Fiji, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -16.8108°, 175.2846°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Fiji, a region characterized by the Fiji Fracture Zone at the junction of the Pacific and Australian plates, with deep-focus seismicity from the subducted slab. View all earthquakes in Fiji.
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175.2846°E
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How strong was the magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Lautoka, Fiji?
The magnitude 5.3 earthquake that struck 247 km WNW of Lautoka, Fiji on November 24, 2021 at 04:17 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -16.8108°, 175.2846°, which is 247 km WNW of Lautoka, Fiji. View all earthquakes in Fiji.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.3 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000fwm4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, November 24, 2021). M5.3 Earthquake 247 km WNW of Lautoka, Fiji — November 24, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000fwm4/