Earthquake south of the Fiji Islands (5.6 mww) (2025-11-21 12:37:59 UTC)
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck on south of the Fiji Islands, at 2025-11-21 12:37:59 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
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 (mww)
5.6
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000rpjb
Nearest Places
- South Minerva Reef / 103.87 km
- Herald Bight / 103.87 km
- Minerva Reefs / 118.3 km
- North Minerva Reef / 134.27 km
- Monowai Seamount / 342.7 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.1
6 km W of Cobb, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.41 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.41 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.1
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.7
South of Java, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
2.0
20 km E of Little Lake, CA
Time:
Depth: 3.16 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 3.16 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.0
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 3.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 3.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.6
SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS
Time:
Depth: 528.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 528.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)