M5.9 earthquake — Fiji region
A moderate magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred Fiji region on Oct 14, 2026 at 10:49 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 585 km — a deep earthquake. Deep quakes can be felt over very large distances but usually cause less surface damage than shallow ones.
Event data
| Magnitude | M5.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 585.1 km |
| Coordinates | -20.990, -178.771 |
| Time | Oct 14, 10:49 UTC |
| Location | Fiji region |
| USGS event ID | us6000u28y |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 133 km | Oct 11, 10:05 UTC | 260 km WNW of Houma, Tonga |
| M4.6 | 147 km | Oct 10, 13:40 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.6 | 174 km | Oct 10, 12:21 UTC | 268 km WNW of Houma, Tonga |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.