Oct. 20: Earthquake measuring 5.1 hits region near the Fiji Islands

Published Oct 21, 2026

NAITASIRI, Central Division — A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred close to the Fiji Islands on Tuesday around midday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor, which struck the area at 23:24 UTC (11:24 local time), was centered south of the Fiji Islands. It occurred at a depth of 517 km.

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Source: The U.S. Geological Survey