Latest earthquakes near Central, Fiji today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Central, Fiji, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Central? If an earthquake is happening right now near Central, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Central Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Central. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Central and elsewhere.
Mar 24, 2026 04:37PM
Unusually powerful M7.5 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean 277km from Nuku‘alofa (Tonga) on Tuesday Afternoon.
Central Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 690 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Central, Fiji in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 69 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Central roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Central in 2018. A total of 113 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Central 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 Central in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Central 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 | 616 | 89.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 66 | 9.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 1.01% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Central
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Central 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 Central in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Central, 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 Central.
Earthquakes by city in Central
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Central, Fiji.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Central.
When was the last earthquake in Central, Fiji?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Central on the afternoon of March 24, 2026 at 16:37 local time (Pacific/Fiji). The center of this earthquake was located 636km east of Suva at a depth of 230km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Central, Fiji in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Central, Fiji?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Central 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 Central since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Central, Fiji?
In the past 10 years, 690 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Central. This averages to 69 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
