How often does Fiji have earthquakes?

Fiji recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 9.8 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.

What was the largest recent earthquake in Fiji?

The largest earthquake in Fiji in the last 5 years was a magnitude 6.5 near 185 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji.

When was the last major earthquake in Fiji?

The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Fiji was a magnitude 5.4 near 213 km E of Levuka, Fiji.

What magnitude earthquake can you feel?

Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.

AUTHORITATIVE DATA SNAPSHOTUpdated Sep 12, 2026, 9:12 PM UTC

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Fiji Earthquakes

Recent and significant earthquakes in Fiji, drawn from the USGS global earthquake feed and mapped with magnitude and time.

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HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Recent earthquake history

Fiji has recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or greater in the past 90 days.

Largest in 5 yearsM6.5185 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji · Oct 31, 2023

Most recent M5.0+M5.4213 km E of Levuka, Fiji · Aug 19, 2026

Notable quakes (M5+) per year9.8average over 5 years

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Notable earthquakes (magnitude 5.0+) per year in Fiji

Notable earthquakes in Fiji (last 5 years)

Magnitude	Location	Date
M6.5	185 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji	Oct 31, 2023
M6.2	85 km W of Labasa, Fiji	Dec 19, 2021
M6.1	141 km E of Levuka, Fiji	Dec 26, 2021
M6.0	665 km S of Suva, Fiji	Jul 24, 2023
M5.9	230 km E of Levuka, Fiji	Nov 23, 2024
M5.9	295 km E of Levuka, Fiji	Nov 6, 2024

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

How often does Fiji have earthquakes?: Fiji recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 9.8 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Fiji?: The largest earthquake in Fiji in the last 5 years was a magnitude 6.5 near 185 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji.
When was the last major earthquake in Fiji?: The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Fiji was a magnitude 5.4 near 213 km E of Levuka, Fiji.
What magnitude earthquake can you feel?: Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.

CONTEXT

About earthquakes in Fiji

Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.

Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.

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