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M5.8 Earthquake
◍ south of the Fiji Islands · · updated 7/16/2026, 2:49:23 PM
Severity score
70/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
5.8
Depth
340 km
Severity over time
Timeline
- M5.8 recorded7/15/2026, 10:57:11 PMsouth of the Fiji Islands
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 7/16/2026, 2:49:23 PM
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