M5.1 earthquake — south of the Fiji Islands
A moderate magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred south of the Fiji Islands on Aug 1, 2026 at 07:46 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 544 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 | M5.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 544.4 km |
| Coordinates | -22.381, -179.125 |
| Time | Aug 1, 07:46 UTC |
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000thf3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 137 km | Jul 28, 20:23 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.3 | 143 km | Jul 26, 00:02 UTC | 279 km WSW of Houma, Tonga |
| M4.5 | 158 km | Aug 1, 04:50 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.6 | 159 km | Jul 26, 18:15 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.