Latest earthquakes near Fiji today

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List of latest earthquakes near Fiji.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 26, 2024 01:13
(Fiji)
M 4.6 226 km ESE
from Labasa
Nov 24, 2024 08:35
(Fiji)
M 4.3 293 km SE
from Labasa
Nov 24, 2024 08:04
(Fiji)
M 5.9 331 km E
from Suva
Nov 23, 2024 18:42
(Fiji)
M 4.4 268 km SE
from Labasa
Nov 18, 2024 08:02
(Fiji)
M 4.4 280 km ENE
from Labasa
Nov 17, 2024 05:39
(Fiji)
M 4.5 290 km ENE
from Suva
Nov 12, 2024 14:38
(Fiji)
M 4.3 290 km SE
from Labasa
Nov 7, 2024 03:55
(Fiji)
M 5.9 387 km E
from Suva
Nov 6, 2024 14:26
(Fiji)
M 4.0 100 km SE
from Labasa
Nov 5, 2024 07:16
(Fiji)
M 4.4 297 km ESE
from Labasa
Nov 2, 2024 17:03
(Fiji)
M 5.4 320 km E
from Suva
Nov 1, 2024 20:52
(Fiji)
M 4.0 247 km ESE
from Labasa
Oct 30, 2024 04:56
(Fiji)
M 4.2 297 km ENE
from Suva
Oct 28, 2024 10:06
(Fiji)
M 5.0 353 km E
from Suva
Oct 25, 2024 12:53
(Fiji)
M 4.4 275 km ENE
from Suva
Oct 23, 2024 16:25
(Fiji)
M 4.2 263 km ESE
from Labasa
Oct 22, 2024 08:25
(Fiji)
M 4.7 257 km SE
from Labasa
Oct 22, 2024 04:02
(Fiji)
M 4.6 282 km ESE
from Labasa
Oct 21, 2024 18:09
(Fiji)
M 4.5 274 km SE
from Labasa
Oct 20, 2024 13:47
(Fiji)
M 4.4 219 km SSE
from Suva
Oct 18, 2024 10:45
(Fiji)
M 4.4 270 km SE
from Labasa
Oct 14, 2024 19:40
(Fiji)
M 4.9 176 km ENE
from Suva
Oct 14, 2024 12:42
(Fiji)
M 4.3 292 km ENE
from Suva
Oct 12, 2024 08:57
(Fiji)
M 4.2 172 km SE
from Labasa
Oct 11, 2024 11:11
(Fiji)
M 4.4 267 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 4.6
Nov 26, 2024 01:13

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.

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 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

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
Oct 31, 2023 23:10
(Fiji)
M 6.5 276 km ENE
from Suva
Apr 18, 2015 03:52
(Fiji)
M 6.5 226 km ENE
from Labasa
Aug 19, 2017 14:00
(Fiji)
M 6.4 288 km E
from Suva
Aug 19, 2018 16:28
(Fiji)
M 6.4 284 km ESE
from Labasa
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 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Fiji on the night of November 26, 2024 at 01:13 local time (Pacific/Fiji). The center of this earthquake was located 226km east-southeast of Labasa at a depth of 535km 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.