M5.50 Earthquake – south of the Fiji Islands

25 August 2026, 12:12 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.50 earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands on 25 August 2026, 12:12 UTC, at a depth of 528.3 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.50 (mww)
Location
south of the Fiji Islands
Date & time
25 August 2026, 12:12 UTC
Coordinates
-23.3497, 179.8207
Depth
528.28 km
PAGER alert
Green
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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