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M5.0 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands

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Map of M5.0 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands
Location -25.32°, 179.81°

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Summary

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred south of the Fiji Islands on 4 Nov 2026, 21:24 UTC, at a depth of 508.1 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Key figures

Magnitude
5.0 (mb) (USGS)
Depth
508.1 km (USGS)
Origin time
4 Nov 2026, 21:24 UTC (USGS)
Location
south of the Fiji Islands (USGS)
Review status
Reviewed (USGS)

Timeline

Source times where the record has one; otherwise the time GodsView saw the change.

  1. — The source no longer lists the event as current.
  2. — USGS reports a magnitude 5.0 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands, depth 508.1 km.

Questions

When did this earthquake happen?

The USGS origin time is 4 Nov 2026, 21:24 UTC.

How strong was the earthquake?

USGS reports magnitude 5.0 (mb) at 508.1 km depth.

Where can I find official information?

From the original records: USGS. Links are listed under Sources on this page.

Sources

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