1 Jul 2026, 10:42 UTC · Jul 1, 6:42 AM ET · PAGER green

M5.6 earthquake 226 km S of Suva, Fiji

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 226 km S of Suva, Fiji at Jul 1, 6:42 AM ET, 543 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings.

under 33–44–55–66+

Magnitude	5.6 mww
Time	1 Jul 2026, 10:42 UTC
Location	-20.171°, 178.661° – 226 km S of Suva, Fiji
Depth	543.4 km
Felt reports	0
Max. estimated intensity (MMI)	2.3
PAGER alert	green
USGS event	us6000t9e1

Within 100 km

Other earthquakes nearby this year

Mag.	Where	When (ET)	Depth	Felt
4.2	278 km S of Suva, Fiji	Nov 29, 11:44 AM 321 d ago	584 km	–

FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 226 km S of Suva, Fiji earthquake?

Magnitude 5.6 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 543 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 2.3 on the Modified Mercalli scale.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

Earthquakes

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.