M5.0 earthquake

south of the Fiji Islands

A magnitude 5.0 (moderate) earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands on October 5, 2026 at 8:22 PM UTC, at a depth of 519 km.

Magnitude

5.0 mb

Depth

519 km

When

October 5, 2026 at 8:22 PM UTC

Coordinates

-24.424°, 179.811°

Review status

reviewed

Source: U.S. Geological Survey. Details may be revised as the event is reviewed.