Latest earthquakes near Western, Fiji today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Western, Fiji, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Western? If an earthquake is happening right now near Western, it will show up within minutes.
Western Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 341 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Western, Fiji in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 34 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Western roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Western in 2017. A total of 77 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Western that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Western in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Western 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 | 268 | 78.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 68 | 19.94% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.17% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.29% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Western
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Western occurred on Sep 7, 2018 03:49 local time (Pacific/Fiji timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.9 and struck 222 kilometers (138 mi) east-southeast of Lautoka, at a depth of 671 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Western in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Western, 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 Western.
Earthquakes by city in Western
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Western, Fiji.
Use this regional Western earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Nadi.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Western.
When was the last earthquake in Western, Fiji?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Western on the evening of October 14, 2024 at 19:40 local time (Pacific/Fiji). The center of this earthquake was located 276km east of Lautoka at a depth of 615km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Western, Fiji in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Western, Fiji?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Western on the night of September 7, 2018 at 03:49 local time (Pacific/Fiji). The center of this earthquake was located 222km east-southeast of Lautoka at a depth of 671km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Western since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Western, Fiji?
In the past 10 years, 341 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Western. This averages to 34 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
