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 15:51 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 70 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M5.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 69.8 km |
| Coordinates | -24.394, -176.796 |
| Time | Aug 1, 15:51 UTC |
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000thgx |
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 | 127 km | Jul 27, 18:55 UTC | south of Tonga |
| M5.2 | 151 km | Jul 27, 08:47 UTC | south of Tonga |
| M5.1 | 157 km | Jul 29, 20:52 UTC | south of Tonga |
| M5.2 | 161 km | Jul 27, 08:44 UTC | south of Tonga |
| M5.1 | 161 km | Jul 27, 23:12 UTC | south of Tonga |
| M4.9 | 162 km | Jul 27, 01:34 UTC | south of Tonga |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.