Seismic Activity in Fiji
Over the past 30 days, there have been 13 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.9 event near 237 km E of Levuka, Fiji.
Earthquakes in Fiji
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.9
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Fiji
Over the past 30 days, Fiji has recorded 13 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 13 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 13 deep-focus (>300 km). 6 of the epicenters were offshore. Focal depths ranged from 500.2 km to 637.7 km. All 13 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 13 of 13
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 days ago 2026-08-09 01:09:19 UTC | 4.9mb | 237 km E of Levuka, Fiji -17.848°, -178.453° | 589.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 9, 2026 at 01:09 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 237 km E of Levuka, Fiji. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Fiji over the past 30 days. 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 → |
At 22:29 UTC on August 1, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred in the Fiji region. 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 → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 272 km E of Levuka, Fiji came in on July 29, 2026 at 22:52 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. | ||||||||
2026-07-29 2026-07-29 04:07:22 UTC | 4.9mb | 209 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji -17.657°, -178.754° | 524.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded 209 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji on July 29, 2026 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 → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the Fiji region at 15:54 UTC on July 24, 2026. 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. | ||||||||
2026-07-24 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 seismic event took place 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 → |
July 24, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 206 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji, logged at 08:20 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. | ||||||||
2026-07-23 2026-07-23 20:22:45 UTC | 4.5mb | 291 km ESE of Levuka, Fiji -18.737°, -178.011° | 500.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 291 km ESE of Levuka, Fiji with origin time 20:22 UTC on July 23, 2026. 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 → |
On July 23, 2026, Fiji registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 270 km E of Levuka, Fiji at 19:42 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. | ||||||||
2026-07-23 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 at 15:33 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 244 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. | ||||||||
2026-07-22 2026-07-22 21:05:12 UTC | 4.3mb | Fiji region -20.872°, -178.573° | 560.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected in the Fiji region on July 22, 2026, with origin time 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. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 04:02:27 UTC | 4.2mb | Fiji region -19.799°, -178.172° | 593.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded in the Fiji region on July 21, 2026 at 04:02 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. | ||||||||
2026-07-19 2026-07-19 14:28:55 UTC | 4.2mb | 241 km E of Levuka, Fiji -17.877°, -178.415° | 637.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 241 km E of Levuka, Fiji with origin time 14:28 UTC on July 19, 2026. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — a deep-focus event. See the M4.2 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 Days13
2026 (M2.5+)191
Largest (30 Days)
M4.9
237 km E of Levuka, Fiji
3 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 191 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, 13 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 4.9 event that occurred 237 km E of Levuka, Fiji.
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