Latest earthquakes near Labasa, Northern today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Labasa, Northern, Fiji, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Labasa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Labasa, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Labasa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Labasa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Labasa and elsewhere.
Nov 22, 2023 04:32AM
On Wednesday Night a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean near Labasa (Fiji).
Nov 3, 2023 11:54PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean 256km from Labasa (Fiji) on Friday Evening.
Nov 1, 2023 10:15PM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the South Pacific Ocean.
Oct 31, 2023 11:10PM
On Tuesday Evening a Strong M6.5 Earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean 279km from Suva (Fiji).
Oct 16, 2023 08:46PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the South Pacific Ocean 129km from Labasa (Fiji).
Jun 28, 2023 04:21PM
Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the South Pacific Ocean near Labasa (Fiji).
Labasa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1871 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Labasa, Northern in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 187 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Labasa roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Labasa in 2018. A total of 252 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Labasa 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 Labasa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Labasa 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 | 1778 | 95.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 83 | 4.44% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.48% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Labasa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Labasa occurred on Sep 7, 2018 03:49 local time (Pacific/Fiji timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.9 and struck 227 kilometers (141 mi) south of Labasa, at a depth of 671 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Labasa in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Labasa, Northern 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 Labasa.
Nearest earthquakes from Labasa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Labasa, Northern. 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 Labasa.
When was the last earthquake in Labasa, Northern?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Labasa on the night of December 2, 2023 at 01:40 local time (Pacific/Fiji). The center of this earthquake was located 239km east-southeast of Labasa at a depth of 534km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Labasa, Northern in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Labasa, Northern?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Labasa on the night of September 7, 2018 at 03:49 local time (Pacific/Fiji). The center of this earthquake was located 227km south of Labasa at a depth of 671km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Labasa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Labasa, Northern?
In the past 10 years, 1871 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Labasa. This averages to 187 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
