Calamity
mediumEarthquakeCalamity Score: 22

M 5.8 Earthquake

5d agoNasinuFijiSource: usgs

274 km SE of Levuka, Fiji

Geographic Context

This earthquake event occurred near Nasinu (approximately 335 km away) in Fiji, an area that experiences a range of natural hazards.

Event Assessment

This event is a moderate earthquake measuring 5.8 on the magnitude scale, with a focal depth of 686 km. Events of this magnitude are typically felt over a wide area and may cause damage to vulnerable structures. Calamity.live has classified it as "medium" severity with a severity value of 46.4. The computed Calamity Score is 22 out of 100, suggesting contained impact at this time. The primary scoring components are: historical (80), intensity (36). Data for this event was sourced from usgs, one of the 250 scientific monitoring sources aggregated by Calamity.live.

Regional Monitoring Context

Fiji has a documented history of earthquake events. Seismic monitoring in the region draws on data from multiple agencies including USGS, EMSC, and regional networks. Understanding local seismicity helps emergency management agencies plan for potential future events and assess building code adequacy. Earthquake hazard in any region depends on fault proximity, soil conditions, and building vulnerability — factors that can vary significantly even within a single metropolitan area.

Event Data

TypeEarthquake
Severitymedium
Severity Value46.4
Calamity Score22 / 100
Confidence65%
Coordinates-19.9807, -179.0300
Nearest CityNasinu (335 km)
Impact Tierminor
Timestamp2026-07-05T14:22:26.034Z
Sourcehttps://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000ta9m

Score Breakdown

36
intensity
0
population
0
cascading
80
historical

Technical Details

Mag5.8
Depth685.692
Tsunamifalse
Mmi1.559
Alertgreen
Sig518
Emsc Mag5.8
Emsc Depth-685.7
Emsc MagTypemw
Emsc RegionFIJI REGION
Emsc AuthNEIC
Emsc SourceId2021674
MergedSources[{"id":"emsc_20260705_0000213","source":"emsc","severity":"medium","severityValue":46.4,"timestamp":1783261346034,"latitude":-19.9807,"longitude":-179.03}]

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.

This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.

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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 22/100, near Nasinu (Fiji), based on data from usgs. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 197 scientific monitoring sources.