| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 538.9 km |
| Coordinates | -23.422, -179.921 |
| UTC time | 2026-01-07 22:00:12.599 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 22:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 612.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.921 and latitude -23.422.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-01-07
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