Earthquake SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS (6.6 mw) (2025-07-29 17:53:42 UTC)
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck on SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS, at 2025-07-29 17:53:42 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS
Recommendation
Major Earthquake
Major Earthquake
Action
Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.
Magnitudo (mw)
6.6
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250729_0000234
Nearest Places
- South Minerva Reef / 213.27 km
- Herald Bight / 213.27 km
- Minerva Reefs / 222.23 km
- North Minerva Reef / 224.69 km
- Moore Ridge / 337.61 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.5
61 km E of Cantwell, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.6
7 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.54 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.54 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.0
1 km ESE of Borrego Springs, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.01 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.01 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.7
EL SALVADOR
Time:
Depth: 9.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 9.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.1
21 km S of Borrego Springs, CA
Time:
Depth: 14.16 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 14.16 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
6.6
south of the Fiji Islands
Time:
Depth: 574.97 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 574.97 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
5.8
SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS
Time:
Depth: 584.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 584.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.8
south of the Fiji Islands
Time:
Depth: 584.65 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 584.65 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)