Earthquake south of the Fiji Islands (5.3 mb) (2024-10-28 02:46:25 UTC)
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on south of the Fiji Islands, at 2024-10-28 02:46:25 UTC. Reviewed by USGS 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 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 (mb)
5.3
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000nnjz
Nearest Places
- South Minerva Reef / 245.13 km
- Herald Bight / 245.13 km
- Minerva Reefs / 258.33 km
- Hinepuia Seamounts / 280.15 km
- Rakahore Seamount / 280.46 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.7
70 km E of Cantwell, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 2.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.0
39 km S of Goldfield, Nevada
Time:
Depth: 7.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.0
NEVADA
Time:
Depth: 7.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.4
20 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada
Time:
Depth: 8.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.5
66 km NNE of Van Horn, Texas
Time:
Depth: 4.28 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.28 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.4
SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS
Time:
Depth: 494.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 494.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.5
south of the Fiji Islands
Time:
Depth: 512.24 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 512.24 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
5.3
SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS
Time:
Depth: 500.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 500.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)