Earthquake · Fiji · Ended
M5.9 earthquake in the Fiji region
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Summary
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred in the Fiji region on 14 Oct 2026, 10:49 UTC, at a depth of 585.1 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
USGS PAGER issued a green alert for this earthquake.
Key figures
- Magnitude
- 5.9 (mww) (USGS)
- Depth
- 585.1 km (USGS)
- Origin time
- 14 Oct 2026, 10:49 UTC (USGS)
- Location
- Fiji region (USGS)
- USGS PAGER alert
- Green (USGS PAGER)
- Max shaking (ShakeMap MMI)
- 0 (USGS)
- Review status
- Reviewed (USGS)
Timeline
Source times where the record has one; otherwise the time GodsView saw the change.
- — USGS PAGER alert: green.
- — USGS reports a magnitude 5.9 earthquake in the Fiji region, depth 585.1 km.
Questions
When did this earthquake happen?
The USGS origin time is 14 Oct 2026, 10:49 UTC.
How strong was the earthquake?
USGS reports magnitude 5.9 (mww) at 585.1 km depth.
What alert level did USGS PAGER give?
Green. PAGER levels estimate likely fatalities and economic losses from the shaking.
Where can I find official information?
From the original records: USGS. Links are listed under Sources on this page.
Sources
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