M5.0 earthquake: Ba, Fiji
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Ba, Fiji on September 24, 2026. It was recorded at 05:46 AM GMT+12 at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.0
mww · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
05:46:06 PM
September 23, 2026
Local time
05:46 AM
September 24, 2026 · GMT+12
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 155 km from Lautoka.
- Lautoka · 155 km NE
- Suva · 205 km N
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 175 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.3 earthquake on November 22, 2001.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 24, 2026 earthquake near Ba, Fiji?
The earthquake occurred near Ba, Fiji at 16.332° S, 178.028° E, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Lautoka, about 155 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Ba, Fiji?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 5.0 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Ba, Fiji?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.