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M5.8 earthquake - south of the Fiji Islands

Name: M5.8 earthquake - south of the Fiji Islands
Start: 2026-07-15T22:57:10.843+00:00
Location: south of the Fiji Islands

93 d ago · 15 Jul 2026, 22:57 UTC south of the Fiji Islands

What happened

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands on 15 Jul 2026, 22:57 UTC at a depth of 340 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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