M5.0 earthquake - 260 km E of Levuka, Fiji
719 d ago · 27 Oct 2024, 22:06 UTC 260 km E of Levuka, Fiji
What happened
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck 260 km E of Levuka, Fiji on 27 Oct 2024, 22:06 UTC at a depth of 608 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a deep earthquake; shaking at the surface is usually weak for its size.
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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
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