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M5.5 Earthquake
◍ south of the Fiji Islands · · updated 8/25/2026, 2:21:35 PM
Severity score
65/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
5.5
Depth
528 km
Timeline
- M5.5 recorded8/25/2026, 12:12:03 PMsouth of the Fiji Islands
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 8/25/2026, 2:21:35 PM
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