Earthquakes in South of Fiji Islands
Right now
The most recent data we hold from EMSC arrived 17 minutes ago, and this point is not in it. We record detections, not passes: an absence is not proof that nothing is there.
Nothing else has been detected within 20 km in the last 24 hours.
Reported by EMSC 125 days ago.
It is the 4th strongest of the 7 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 10 May 2026.
What the source measured
EMSC reported: SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS
EMSC recorded magnitude 4.5 at a depth of 504 km.
The seismic region given by the source is SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS.
Nearby, since 10 May 2026
- August 31, 2026 · score 6 · 15.3 km
- August 31, 2026 · score 12 · 16.6 km
- August 31, 2026 · score 5 · 16.6 km
How we know
One source: EMSC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 5 out of 100, at 65 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v1. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 5 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 65% |
| Coordinates | -25.2780, 179.6570 |
| Timestamp | 2026-05-10T22:51:05.030Z |
| Source | https://www.seismicportal.eu/eventdetail.html?unid=20260510_0000512 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.5 |
| Depth | 504 |
| MagType | mb |
| Region | SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS |
| Auth | GFZ |
| SourceId | 1993178 |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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