| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 518.6 km |
| Coordinates | -24.424, 179.811 |
| UTC time | 2026-10-05 20:22:59.243 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 5, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 20:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 714.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.811 and latitude -24.424.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-10-05
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