M6.3 Earthquake in the Fiji region — March 1, 2026
2026-03-01 05:44:41 UTC (2026-03-01) · approx. 5:44 PM UTC-12 local
On March 1, 2026 at 05:44 UTC, a magnitude 6.3 deep-focus earthquake struck in the Fiji region, at a depth of 579.0 km and coordinates -21.8035°, -179.4529°. The USGS PAGER system issued a green alert level for this event, indicating no significant casualties or damage expected. This earthquake was detected by 106 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 611, making it a moderate-impact event.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 13 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.
Learn more: Magnitude scale · Aftershock sequences
ShakeMap — predicted shaking intensity
Modeled ground-motion intensity contoured on the Modified Mercalli scale (MMI). Computed by the USGS from the moment-tensor solution and regional ground-motion prediction equations.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey ShakeMap. View interactive ShakeMap on USGS
Earthquake Details
-179.4529°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 6.3 earthquake in the Fiji region?
The magnitude 6.3 earthquake that struck in the Fiji region on March 1, 2026 at 05:44 UTC had a depth of 579.0 km. For context, this was a strong earthquake capable of causing significant damage.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -21.8035°, -179.4529°, which is in the Fiji region. View all earthquakes in Fiji.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 6.3 earthquakes can continue for weeks to months and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s16b). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 1, 2026). M6.3 Earthquake in the Fiji region — March 1, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s16b/