Seismic Activity in Fiji
Over the past 30 days, there have been 17 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.8 event near 268 km SE of Levuka, Fiji.
Earthquakes in Fiji
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.8
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Fiji
Over the past 30 days, Fiji has recorded 17 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 3 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 14 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 2 shallow (<70 km), 15 deep-focus (>300 km). 5 of the epicenters were offshore. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 676.5 km. All 17 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 17 of 17
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 day ago 2026-07-14 22:50:12 UTC | 5.5mww | Fiji region -20.748°, -178.509° | 574.3 km | - | I | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.5 earthquake in the Fiji region with origin time 22:50 UTC on July 14, 2026. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M5.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
4 days ago 2026-07-12 08:45:12 UTC | 4.1mb | 232 km E of Levuka, Fiji -18.098°, -178.485° | 605.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 08:45 UTC on July 12, 2026, a magnitude 4.1 tremor occurred 232 km E of Levuka, Fiji. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
5 days ago 2026-07-11 06:26:37 UTC | 4.5mb | Fiji region -21.100°, -178.859° | 561.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected in the Fiji region on July 11, 2026, with origin time 06:26 UTC. 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. | ||||||||
6 days ago 2026-07-10 10:43:23 UTC | 4.2mb | 296 km WNW of Houma, Tonga -20.002°, -177.857° | 554.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 296 km WNW of Houma, Tonga with origin time 10:43 UTC on July 10, 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. | ||||||||
6 days ago 2026-07-09 21:37:02 UTC | 4.8mb | 288 km SSE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna -16.816°, -177.382° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 9, 2026, Fiji registered a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 288 km SSE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna at 21:37 UTC. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
6 days ago 2026-07-09 21:04:05 UTC | 4.3mb | Fiji region -21.015°, -179.198° | 625.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded in the Fiji region on July 9, 2026 at 21:04 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. | ||||||||
2026-07-05 2026-07-05 23:53:49 UTC | 4.2mb | 251 km ESE of Labasa, Fiji -17.079°, -178.373° | 548.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 5, 2026, Fiji registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 251 km ESE of Labasa, Fiji at 23:53 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. | ||||||||
2026-07-05 2026-07-05 14:22:25 UTC | 5.8mww | 268 km SE of Levuka, Fiji -19.942°, -179.072° | 676.5 km | - | I | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 5, 2026 at 14:22 UTC, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck 268 km SE of Levuka, Fiji. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Fiji over the past 30 days. See the M5.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-04 2026-07-04 22:26:56 UTC | 4.5mb | Fiji region -21.186°, -179.239° | 624.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the Fiji region came in on July 4, 2026 at 22:26 UTC. 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. | ||||||||
2026-07-04 2026-07-04 00:00:50 UTC | 4.5mb | Fiji region -19.934°, -178.202° | 576.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.5 seismic event took place in the Fiji region on July 4, 2026 at 00:00 UTC. 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. | ||||||||
2026-07-01 2026-07-01 10:42:43 UTC | 5.6mww | 224 km S of Suva, Fiji -20.147°, 178.688° | 536.7 km | - | II | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake was recorded 224 km S of Suva, Fiji on July 1, 2026 at 10:42 UTC. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M5.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-29 2026-06-29 21:38:37 UTC | 4.6mb | 237 km E of Levuka, Fiji -17.948°, -178.443° | 619.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.6 earthquake 237 km E of Levuka, Fiji at 21:38 UTC on June 29, 2026. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-27 2026-06-27 20:59:35 UTC | 4.1mb | Fiji region -17.141°, -177.481° | 409.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake in the Fiji region at 20:59 UTC on June 27, 2026. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-27 2026-06-27 12:35:16 UTC | 4.4mb | 194 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji -17.638°, -178.905° | 538.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On June 27, 2026 at 12:35 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 194 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji. 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. | ||||||||
2026-06-26 2026-06-26 20:06:00 UTC | 4.5mb | Fiji region -20.956°, -179.031° | 595.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
June 26, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the Fiji region, logged at 20:06 UTC. 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. | ||||||||
2026-06-26 2026-06-26 16:11:37 UTC | 4.7mb | 121 km W of Labasa, Fiji -16.441°, 178.231° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 16:11 UTC on June 26, 2026, a magnitude 4.7 tremor occurred 121 km W of Labasa, Fiji. The event was offshore. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-25 2026-06-25 19:26:06 UTC | 4.0mb | Fiji region -21.043°, -179.071° | 642.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.0 event was detected in the Fiji region on June 25, 2026, with origin time 19:26 UTC. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.0 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
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Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days17
2026 (M2.5+)165
Largest (30 Days)
M5.8
268 km SE of Levuka, Fiji
2026-07-05
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 165 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, 17 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 5.8 event that occurred 268 km SE of Levuka, Fiji.
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