Latest earthquakes near Fiji today

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List of latest earthquakes near Fiji.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 11, 2024 11:11
(Fiji)
M 4.7 263 km SE
from Labasa
Oct 7, 2024 04:47
(Fiji)
M 4.4 299 km ESE
from Labasa
Oct 7, 2024 02:33
(Fiji)
M 4.3 272 km ESE
from Labasa
Oct 4, 2024 07:30
(Fiji)
M 4.5 282 km ESE
from Labasa
Sep 29, 2024 04:52
(Fiji)
M 5.1 234 km ENE
from Labasa
Sep 27, 2024 12:32
(Fiji)
M 4.2 245 km SE
from Labasa
Sep 27, 2024 08:42
(Fiji)
M 4.3 244 km SE
from Labasa
Sep 25, 2024 09:58
(Fiji)
M 5.1 396 km E
from Labasa
Sep 22, 2024 13:35
(Fiji)
M 4.1 295 km ESE
from Labasa
Sep 15, 2024 21:47
(Fiji)
M 4.1 290 km E
from Suva
Sep 15, 2024 13:46
(Fiji)
M 4.1 183 km ESE
from Labasa
Sep 13, 2024 21:48
(Fiji)
M 4.4 278 km SE
from Labasa
Sep 13, 2024 06:00
(Fiji)
M 4.4 276 km SE
from Labasa
Sep 12, 2024 02:55
(Fiji)
M 4.3 255 km SE
from Labasa
Sep 1, 2024 06:06
(Fiji)
M 4.3 112 km WSW
from Lautoka
Aug 25, 2024 07:51
(Fiji)
M 5.0 397 km SE
from Suva
Aug 17, 2024 23:36
(Fiji)
M 5.2 399 km SE
from Suva
Aug 16, 2024 10:01
(Fiji)
M 4.3 156 km ENE
from Suva
Aug 16, 2024 10:00
(Fiji)
M 4.3 262 km ESE
from Labasa
Aug 9, 2024 17:33
(Fiji)
M 4.5 75 km NW
from Labasa
Aug 7, 2024 16:51
(Fiji)
M 4.2 272 km SE
from Labasa
Aug 7, 2024 15:20
(Fiji)
M 4.5 173 km ENE
from Suva
Aug 3, 2024 05:21
(Fiji)
M 4.2 293 km ESE
from Labasa
Aug 1, 2024 07:00
(Fiji)
M 4.2 167 km ENE
from Suva
Aug 1, 2024 05:37
(Fiji)
M 4.4 263 km SE
from Labasa

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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.

Fiji Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
201 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.7
Oct 11, 2024 11:11

Average

A total of 2015 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Fiji with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Fiji (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1885 93.55%
Mag. 5 119 5.91%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.9
On Sep 7, 2018 03:49.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.9
On Sep 7, 2018 03:49.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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 10, 2015 01:58
(Fiji)
M 6.1 254 km WNW
from Lautoka
Dec 27, 2021 03:42
(Fiji)
M 6.1 233 km E
from Suva

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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 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Fiji on the morning of October 11, 2024 at 11:11 local time (Pacific/Fiji). The center of this earthquake was located 263km south-east of Labasa at a depth of 554km 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, 2015 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.