Earthquake SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS (5.8 mb) (2025-08-18 23:03:13 UTC)
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck on SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS, at 2025-08-18 23:03:13 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mb)
5.8
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250818_0000610
Nearest Places
- Monowai Seamount / 176.4 km
- Horizon Deep / 197.03 km
- Osbourn Seamount / 198.78 km
- Pelorus Reef / 199.15 km
- Pelorus Reef / 199.15 km
Comment
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Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 1.72 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 114.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 35.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)