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M5.1 Earthquake near south of the Fiji Islands

UTC time: 2026-08-01 15:51:11 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M5.1

Depth: 69.8 km
Source: USGS

south of the Fiji Islands

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About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 15:51 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near south of the Fiji Islands. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 70 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

5220128d4d3b1085c2dc98c4adc7f929a77aef49

Magnitude

M5.1

Depth

69.8 km

UTC time

2026-08-01 15:51:11 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

-24.39420, -176.79590

Temperature

20.2°C

Depth profile

Shallow

69.8 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Kermadec Plate.

Near the boundary Kermadec ↔ Tonga · about 42 km away

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Nuku'alofa397.4 kmNE22'400

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Volcanoes nearby

Kermadec Arc at 24.8°S

Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -385 m ·Tonga
Monowai

Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand
Tofua Arc at 21.3°S

Distance: 360 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -68 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Tonga
Tofua Arc at 21.1°S

Distance: 376 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·Tonga
Tofua Arc at 20.9°S

Distance: 414 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -296 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Tonga
Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai

Distance: 451 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 114 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Tonga

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours1

First 72 hours1

Strongest subsequent eventM5.1

M5.12026-08-01 15:51:19 UTC32.9 kmEvent of magnitude 5.1, near Auckland (Monde) M4.52026-08-18 09:02:35 UTC51.2 kmsouth of the Fiji Islands

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.1 to M5.3.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

GFZM5.310.0 km31.1 km

EMSCM5.363.0 km76.2 km

USGSM5.169.8 km0.0 km

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

Earthquake overview

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#29

Earlier events M≥470

Earlier events M≥539

Compared since2025-01-12

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.12026-05-12 21:19:33 UTC140.8 kmTonga [Sea] M6.02025-02-07 10:26:59 UTC84.8 kmsouth of the Fiji Islands M5.72026-05-12 21:19:44 UTC130.2 kmSouth of Fiji Islands M5.72026-05-12 21:19:36 UTC132.4 kmSOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS M5.72025-08-16 22:52:05 UTC129.9 kmSouth of Tonga Islands

Stats (last 24h)

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