Latest earthquakes near Lautoka, Western today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lautoka, Western, Fiji, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lautoka? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lautoka, it will show up within minutes.
Lautoka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 339 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lautoka, Western in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 33 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Lautoka roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lautoka in 2017. A total of 77 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lautoka 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 Lautoka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Lautoka 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 | 266 | 78.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 68 | 20.06% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.18% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.29% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lautoka
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lautoka 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 Lautoka in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Lautoka, Western 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 Lautoka.
Nearest earthquakes from Lautoka
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lautoka, Western. 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 Lautoka.
When was the last earthquake in Lautoka, Western?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Lautoka on the morning of December 13, 2024 at 08:41 local time (Pacific/Fiji). The center of this earthquake was located 396km east of Lautoka at a depth of 551km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lautoka, Western in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lautoka, Western?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Lautoka 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 Lautoka since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lautoka, Western?
In the past 10 years, 339 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lautoka. This averages to 34 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
