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M5.0 Earthquake
◍ south of the Fiji Islands · · updated 10/5/2026, 8:44:56 PM
Severity score
56/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
5.0
Depth
519 km
Severity over time
Timeline
- M5.0 recorded10/5/2026, 8:22:59 PMsouth of the Fiji Islands
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 10/5/2026, 8:44:56 PM
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