Update: Earthquake shakes region close to the Fiji Islands on May 2 – 5.1 magnitude recorded

Published May 24, 2026

NAITASIRI, Central Division — A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred near the Fiji Islands on Saturday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

A tremor hit the area at 02:06 UTC (14:06 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was south of the Fiji Islands and occurred at a depth of 546 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the quake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey