Earthquakes in Fiji
No events have been recorded in Fiji in the past 30 days, though the great majority are too small to be felt at the surface. Fiji sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, and the depth distribution below shows the subducting slab beneath it directly.
2 earthquakes have been recorded in Fiji in our catalogue, 0 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 5.0 and the average focal depth 561 km. 2 events reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Fiji in this period was a magnitude 5.6 event near Levuka, Fiji on 17 December 2024, at a depth of 536 km. A magnitude 5.6 earthquake radiates roughly 3,788 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
0% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 100% deep-focus (over 300 km). That proportion of deep-focus events is the signature of a subduction zone: only a cold slab descending into the mantle stays brittle enough to rupture at those depths.
The deepest event on record here was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake at 585 km beneath Levuka, Fiji on 17 December 2024.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
The busiest single day was 17 December 2024, with 2 recorded events.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in Fiji
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6 | Levuka, Fiji | 535.9 | Fiji | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Levuka, Fiji | 585.2 | Fiji | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Fiji?
2 earthquakes are recorded in Fiji in our catalogue, including 0 in the past 30 days and 2 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Fiji?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 5.6 event near Levuka, Fiji on 17 December 2024.
Is Fiji at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for Fiji shows 2 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in Fiji by month
Event counts for Fiji reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.