⊕earthquakeactive
M5.0 Earthquake — 140 km NNE of Ba, Fiji
M5.0 MODERATE
16.3072°S, 178.0194°E
Started 12h agoUSGS data as of
Event Details
Typeearthquake
SeverityM5.0 MODERATE
Statusactive
Location16.3072°S, 178.0194°E
Started2026-09-23T17:46:06.489+00:00
Last Updated2026-09-24T05:55:34.511+00:00
Sourceusgs
Source URLearthquake.usgs.gov
Confidence1.00
Impact Zones
Catastrophic Impact Zone
Severe structural damage expected. Immediate danger to life.
Severe Impact Zone
Significant structural damage possible. Exercise extreme caution.
Moderate Impact Zone
Light to moderate damage. Check structures for damage.
Affected Zone
Shaking felt. Minor damage possible in vulnerable structures.
Zone estimates are based on scientific models and may differ from actual local conditions.
Historical Comparison
No comparable events in the catalogue near this location. The catalogue holds NOAA Storm Events from 1950, IBTrACS tracks from 1842 and NIFC perimeters from 1984.
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Zone estimates are based on scientific models and may differ from actual local conditions.