M5.0 earthquake: south of the Fiji Islands
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near south of the Fiji Islands on October 5, 2026. It was recorded at 08:22 PM UTC at a depth of 518 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.0
mb · Moderate
Depth
518 km
Deep
Time (UTC)
08:22:59 PM
October 5, 2026
Source
USGS
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 3 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.6.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 1,387 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.8 earthquake on February 16, 2022.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 5, 2026 earthquake near south of the Fiji Islands?
The earthquake occurred near south of the Fiji Islands at 24.477° S, 179.863° E, at a depth of 518 km.
How strong was the earthquake near south of the Fiji Islands?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 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 south of the Fiji Islands?
Since this earthquake, 3 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.6.