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.
Recent Fiji Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Fiji. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Fiji and elsewhere.
Nov 2, 2024 05:03PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean 286km from Labasa (Fiji) on Saturday Afternoon.
Fiji Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2018 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 201 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 | 1888 | 93.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 119 | 5.9% |
| 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.
Earthquakes by region of Fiji
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Fiji.
When was the last earthquake in Fiji?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Fiji on the morning of November 18, 2024 at 08:02 local time (Pacific/Fiji). The center of this earthquake was located 280km east-northeast of Labasa at a depth of 422km 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, 2018 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fiji. This averages to 202 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
