Seismic Activity in Fiji
Over the past 30 days, there have been 14 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.1 event near 226 km E of Levuka, Fiji.
Earthquakes in Fiji
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.1
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Fiji
Over the past 30 days, Fiji has recorded 14 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 13 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 14 deep-focus (>300 km). 7 of the epicenters were offshore. Focal depths ranged from 500.2 km to 631.7 km. All 14 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
Showing 14 of 14
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 days ago 2026-08-17 00:08:07 UTC | 4.9mb | 213 km E of Levuka, Fiji -17.707°, -178.706° | 562.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded 213 km E of Levuka, Fiji on August 17, 2026 at 00:08 UTC. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
5 days ago 2026-08-13 14:39:37 UTC | 4.3mb | 222 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji -17.674°, -178.626° | 561.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 222 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji came in on August 13, 2026 at 14:39 UTC. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
6 days ago 2026-08-12 22:13:33 UTC | 5.1mb | 226 km E of Levuka, Fiji -17.875°, -178.554° | 570.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 12, 2026 at 22:13 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 226 km E of Levuka, Fiji. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Fiji over the past 30 days. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-09 2026-08-09 01:09:19 UTC | 4.9mb | 237 km E of Levuka, Fiji -17.848°, -178.453° | 589.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 237 km E of Levuka, Fiji with origin time 01:09 UTC on August 9, 2026. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-01 2026-08-01 22:29:39 UTC | 4.4mb | Fiji region -20.187°, -177.999° | 522.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected in the Fiji region on August 1, 2026, with origin time 22:29 UTC. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-29 2026-07-29 22:52:31 UTC | 4.2mb | 272 km E of Levuka, Fiji -18.425°, -178.131° | 581.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 29, 2026 at 22:52 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 272 km E of Levuka, Fiji. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-29 2026-07-29 04:07:22 UTC | 4.9mb | 204 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji -17.626°, -178.807° | 525.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 29, 2026, Fiji registered a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 204 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji at 04:07 UTC. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-24 2026-07-24 15:54:46 UTC | 4.3mb | Fiji region -21.049°, -179.022° | 631.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place in the Fiji region on July 24, 2026 at 15:54 UTC. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — a deep-focus event. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-24 2026-07-24 10:09:37 UTC | 4.2mb | 270 km E of Levuka, Fiji -18.039°, -178.130° | 602.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 270 km E of Levuka, Fiji on July 24, 2026 at 10:09 UTC. Coming 14 hours after a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-24 2026-07-24 08:20:51 UTC | 4.2mb | 206 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji -17.602°, -178.796° | 578.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 206 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji with origin time 08:20 UTC on July 24, 2026. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-23 2026-07-23 20:22:45 UTC | 4.5mb | 291 km ESE of Levuka, Fiji -18.737°, -178.011° | 500.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 20:22 UTC on July 23, 2026, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 291 km ESE of Levuka, Fiji. This is the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a deep-focus event. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-23 2026-07-23 19:42:17 UTC | 4.5mb | 270 km E of Levuka, Fiji -18.080°, -178.128° | 552.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 270 km E of Levuka, Fiji at 19:42 UTC on July 23, 2026. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-23 2026-07-23 15:33:36 UTC | 4.2mb | 244 km E of Levuka, Fiji -18.035°, -178.372° | 587.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 23, 2026, Fiji registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 244 km E of Levuka, Fiji at 15:33 UTC. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-22 2026-07-22 21:05:12 UTC | 4.3mb | Fiji region -20.872°, -178.573° | 560.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
July 22, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the Fiji region, logged at 21:05 UTC. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days14
2026 (M2.5+)195
Largest (30 Days)
M5.1
226 km E of Levuka, Fiji
6 days ago
Largest in 2026
M6.0
south of the Fiji Islands
2026-02-22
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Fiji
Fiji lies in a tectonically complex region where the Pacific and Australian plates interact, producing regular earthquake activity.
Fiji Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Fiji has recorded 195 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Fiji in 2026 was a magnitude 6.0 event near south of the Fiji Islands.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Fiji?
In the past 30 days, 14 earthquakes have been recorded in the Fiji region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Fiji?
The largest recent earthquake in the Fiji area was a magnitude 5.1 event that occurred 226 km E of Levuka, Fiji.
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