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Earthquakes in Fiji
In the last 30 days, 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Fiji; the largest was a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 119 km N of Vaileka, Western, Fiji on 23 Sep 2026.
Data: GFZ, USGS · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 0
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 1
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 3
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
No earthquakes recorded in Fiji in the last 24 hours.
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.0mww | 119 km N of Vaileka, Western, Fiji2 agencies |
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.0mww | 119 km N of Vaileka, Western, Fiji2 agencies | |
| 4.8mb | 128 km NW of Lautoka, Western, Fiji | |
| 4.1mb | Labasa, Fiji |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above in Fiji.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen in Fiji?
In the last 30 days, 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Fiji, 1 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 0 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Fiji?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 119 km N of Vaileka, Western, Fiji on 23 Sep 2026, at a depth of 10 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded in Fiji since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 7.9 earthquake on 6 Sep 2018 (45 km S of Levuka, Fiji). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Fiji?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow your national seismological agency and civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.