Latest earthquakes near Suva, Central today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Suva, Central, Fiji, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Suva? If an earthquake is happening right now near Suva, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Suva Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Suva. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Suva and elsewhere.
Nov 2, 2024 05:03PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean 286km from Labasa (Fiji) on Saturday Afternoon.
Suva Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 720 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Suva, Central in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 72 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Suva roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Suva in 2018. A total of 113 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Suva 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 Suva in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Suva 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 | 641 | 89.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 71 | 9.86% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.97% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Suva
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Suva 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 Suva in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Suva, Central 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 Suva.
Nearest earthquakes from Suva
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Suva, Central. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Suva.
When was the last earthquake in Suva, Central?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Suva on the night of November 17, 2024 at 05:39 local time (Pacific/Fiji). The center of this earthquake was located 290km east-northeast of Suva at a depth of 537km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Suva, Central in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Suva, Central?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Suva 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 Suva since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Suva, Central?
In the past 10 years, 720 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Suva. This averages to 72 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
