M6.3 earthquake - Fiji region
229 d ago · 1 Mar 2026, 05:44 UTC Fiji region
What happened
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Fiji region on 1 Mar 2026, 05:44 UTC at a depth of 579 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. 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, 20:46 UTC
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