M5.00 Earthquake – south of the Fiji Islands
27 October 2026, 15:31 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.00 earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands on 27 October 2026, 15:31 UTC, at a depth of 509.1 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.00 (mb)
- Location
- south of the Fiji Islands
- Date & time
- 27 October 2026, 15:31 UTC
- Coordinates
- -23.7469, -179.7358
- Depth
- 509.07 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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