5.0 magnitude earthquake registered close to the Fiji Islands on Nov. 4

Published Nov 4, 2026

NAITASIRI, Central Division — A 5.0 magnitude quake rattled near the Fiji Islands on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which shook the area at 21:24 UTC (09:24 local time), was centered south of the Fiji Islands. It occurred at a depth of 508 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors past week

Last week, there have been three tremors of magnitude 2.5 or above centered nearby. The largest one was a 4.7 magnitude earthquake that hit in the same region on Nov. 3.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey