Earthquake south of the Fiji Islands (6.6 mww) (2025-07-29 17:53:42 UTC)
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck on south of the Fiji Islands, at 2025-07-29 17:53:42 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in south of the 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 (mww)
6.6
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000qw1a
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
1.6
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)
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)
1.1
8 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.62 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.62 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
4.1
WESTERN XIZANG
Time:
Depth: 50.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 50.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
6.6
SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS
Time:
Depth: 575.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 575.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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)