Earthquake

M 5.0 earthquake, south of the Fiji Islands

Source: USGS event page

Origin time: 2026-09-04 13:47 UTC

Magnitude: M 5.0 (mb)
Depth: 61 km

Reviewed by a USGS seismologist

Revised by USGS · 2026-10-10 13:57 UTC

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Nearest indexed city: Suva, Fiji · 960 km

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Origin time: 2026-09-04 13:47 UTC
Agency revision: 2026-10-10 13:57 UTC
Retrieved by this site: 2026-10-11 19:48 UTC

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Attributed summary

M 5.0 earthquake, south of the Fiji Islands
61 km deep
Reviewed by a USGS seismologist
Revised by USGS
Origin time: 2026-09-04 13:47 UTC
Agency revision: 2026-10-10 13:57 UTC
Retrieved by this site: 2026-10-11 19:48 UTC

Sources:
USGS: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000tea7

Natural Disaster Map: https://naturaldisastermap.com/event/q-us7000tea7
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Agency measurements and details

Magnitude: M 5.0 (mb)
Depth: 61 km
Origin time: 2026-09-04 13:47 UTC
Status: Reviewed by USGS
Last revised: 2026-10-10 13:57 UTC

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