M5.0 Depth: 529.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Cakaudrove, Northern (Fiji)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 07:57:31 UTC Local time: —

M5.0 earthquake near Cakaudrove on Feb 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.0 Earthquake near Cakaudrove, Northern (Fiji) · 2026-02-18 07:57:31 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Cakaudrove, Northern (Fiji) on February 18, 2026 at 07:57 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 529 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

529.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-18 07:57:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Fiji

State

Northern

City

Cakaudrove

County

Cakaudrove

Source

isc

Coordinates

-16.72000, -179.23000

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

529 km

529 km — close to the regional average (574.7 km)

Regional average: 574.7 km

Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Labasa153.1 kmW27'949

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Volcanoes nearby

Taveuni

Distance: 79 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'241 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Fiji
Lobster

Distance: 351 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'500 m ·Tonga
Dugong

Distance: 401 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -1'170 m ·Tonga
Niuafo'ou

Distance: 404 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 260 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Tonga

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0

First 24 hours0

First 72 hours0

Strongest subsequent eventM4.5

M4.22026-02-28 11:04:40 UTC143.2 kmLau M4.32026-03-16 13:10:22 UTC149.3 km265 km E of Levuka, Fiji M4.52026-03-16 13:10:24 UTC147.5 kmFiji Islands Region M4.52026-03-17 11:58:56 UTC111.7 kmFiji Islands Region

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#14

Earlier events M≥478

Earlier events M≥513

Compared since2025-01-05

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.72025-12-19 05:00:19 UTC133.7 km136 km NE of Labasa, Fiji M5.72025-12-19 05:00:19 UTC124.8 kmFiji Islands Region M5.72025-12-19 05:00:19 UTC118.3 kmFIJI REGION M5.62025-08-26 01:32:48 UTC146.5 kmFIJI REGION M5.62025-08-26 01:32:39 UTC146.5 km227 km E of Levuka, Fiji

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