Latest earthquakes near Fiji today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Fiji, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fiji? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fiji, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 17:15 Fiji) |
M 5.0 | 301 km E from Suva |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 08:47 Fiji) |
M 4.8 | 232 km ESE from Labasa |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 01:46 Fiji) |
M 4.5 | 277 km ESE from Labasa |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 12:11 Fiji) |
M 4.7 | 198 km ESE from Labasa |
| 20 days ago (Mar 6 05:57 Fiji) |
M 4.3 | 199 km ESE from Labasa |
| 23 days ago (Mar 3 22:25 Fiji) |
M 5.1 | 349 km E from Labasa |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 13:55 Fiji) |
M 4.1 | 288 km SE from Labasa |
| 28 days ago (Feb 26 04:41 Fiji) |
M 4.2 | 300 km SE from Labasa |
| 31 days ago (Feb 23 12:03 Fiji) |
M 4.1 | 278 km SE from Labasa |
| 36 days ago (Feb 18 07:18 Fiji) |
M 4.6 | 250 km ESE from Labasa |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 15:14 Fiji) |
M 4.6 | 282 km SE from Labasa |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 15:10 Fiji) |
M 4.4 | 283 km SE from Labasa |
| 47 days ago (Feb 7 19:03 Fiji) |
M 4.9 | 137 km NE from Labasa |
| 48 days ago (Feb 6 17:01 Fiji) |
M 4.0 | 253 km SE from Labasa |
| 55 days ago (Jan 30 08:15 Fiji) |
M 4.4 | 286 km E from Suva |
| 57 days ago (Jan 28 23:32 Fiji) |
M 4.1 | 267 km SE from Labasa |
| 57 days ago (Jan 28 23:01 Fiji) |
M 4.4 | 259 km SE from Labasa |
| 62 days ago (Jan 23 17:52 Fiji) |
M 4.0 | 252 km SE from Labasa |
| 63 days ago (Jan 22 11:34 Fiji) |
M 4.6 | 259 km SE from Labasa |
| 67 days ago (Jan 18 13:09 Fiji) |
M 4.2 | 268 km ESE from Labasa |
| 67 days ago (Jan 17 23:55 Fiji) |
M 4.2 | 251 km ENE from Labasa |
| 69 days ago (Jan 16 17:13 Fiji) |
M 4.3 | 267 km ESE from Labasa |
| 72 days ago (Jan 13 03:03 Fiji) |
M 5.0 | 330 km E from Suva |
| 74 days ago (Jan 11 02:48 Fiji) |
M 4.1 | 160 km E from Suva |
| 76 days ago (Jan 9 22:33 Fiji) |
M 4.1 | 298 km SE from Labasa |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Fiji
Fiji Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1983 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fiji in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 198 earthquakes per year, or 16 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fiji roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fiji in 2018. A total of 264 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fiji that year. The strongest had a 7.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Fiji in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Fiji during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1858 | 93.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 114 | 5.75% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.5% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Fiji
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fiji occurred on Sep 7, 2018 03:49 local time (Pacific/Fiji timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.9 and struck 103 kilometers (64 mi) east-southeast of Suva, at a depth of 671 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Fiji in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Fiji in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Fiji.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2018 03:49 (Fiji) |
M 7.9 | 103 km ESE from Suva |
| Jan 4, 2017 10:52 (Fiji) |
M 6.9 | 286 km WSW from Suva |
| Nov 19, 2018 09:25 (Fiji) |
M 6.8 | 280 km E from Suva |
| Apr 18, 2015 03:52 (Fiji) |
M 6.5 | 226 km ENE from Labasa |
| Oct 31, 2023 23:10 (Fiji) |
M 6.5 | 276 km ENE from Suva |
| Aug 19, 2018 16:28 (Fiji) |
M 6.4 | 284 km ESE from Labasa |
| Aug 19, 2017 14:00 (Fiji) |
M 6.4 | 288 km E from Suva |
| Dec 20, 2021 04:28 (Fiji) |
M 6.2 | 85 km W from Labasa |
| Dec 27, 2021 03:42 (Fiji) |
M 6.1 | 233 km E from Suva |
| Dec 10, 2015 01:58 (Fiji) |
M 6.1 | 254 km WNW from Lautoka |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Fiji
Earthquakes by region of Fiji
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Fiji.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Fiji.
When was the last earthquake in Fiji?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Fiji on the afternoon of March 20, 2025 at 17:15 local time (Pacific/Fiji). The center of this earthquake was located 301km east of Suva at a depth of 560km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fiji in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fiji?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Fiji on the night of September 7, 2018 at 03:49 local time (Pacific/Fiji). The center of this earthquake was located 103km east-southeast of Suva at a depth of 671km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Fiji since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fiji?
In the past 10 years, 1983 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fiji. This averages to 198 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
