Reported by USGS 92 days ago.
It is the 3rd strongest of the 6 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 31 May 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. 2 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
USGS reported: Fiji region
USGS recorded magnitude 4.6 at a depth of 560 km.
Nearby, since 31 May 2026
- May 31, 2026 · score 5 · 0.0 km
- June 12, 2026 · score 5 · 2.1 km
- May 31, 2026 · score 7 · 4.3 km
How we know
Confirmed by 2 independent sources, including USGS.
Our own score for this event is 5 out of 100, at 66 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquake |
| Severity | low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 5 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 66% |
| Coordinates | -19.7215, -177.7737 |
| Timestamp | 2026-05-31T21:41:54.861Z |
| Source | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000spqe |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.6 |
| Depth | 559.65 |
| Tsunami | false |
| Sig | 326 |
| Emsc Mag | 4.6 |
| Emsc Depth | -566.5 |
| Emsc MagType | mb |
| Emsc Region | FIJI REGION |
| Emsc Auth | EMSC |
| Emsc SourceId | 2003430 |
| MergedSources | [{"id":"emsc_20260531_0000350","source":"emsc","severity":"low","severityValue":27.599999999999998,"timestamp":1780263715530,"latitude":-19.6978,"longitude":-177.7435}] |
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 10 February 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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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 5/100, in Fiji Region (Tonga), based on data from usgs. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.