M6.1 earthquake - Fiji region
1684 d ago · 7 Mar 2022, 05:34 UTC Fiji region
What happened
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Fiji region on 7 Mar 2022, 05:34 UTC at a depth of 582 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.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC
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