Update: Earthquake jolts region near Ba, Fiji on Sept. 23 – 5.0 magnitude registered

Published Oct 16, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred close to Ba on Wednesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

At 17:46 UTC (05:46 local time), a tremor rattled the area at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter approximately 138 km north-northeast of Ba.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey