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Fiji: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Fiji on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest eventM 5.5469.9 km depth · 11 h ago180 km SE of Tubou, Fiji
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
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Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
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Moderate
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Forecast for the area around: Lautoka. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Nasinu
- Tomorrow: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Nasinu
Forecast for the area around: Fiji. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Fiji
- 5.511 h agoM5.5 earthquake near Tubou, Fiji180 km SE of Tubou, Fiji
- 15 h agoWildfire near Tavua, Fiji – active14 km² · 16 km E of Tavua, Fiji
- 27 h agoWildfire near Nadi, Fiji – active18 km² · 24 km SSW of Nadi, Fiji
- 38 h agoWildfire near Ba, Fiji – active23 km² · 8 km SW of Ba, Fiji
- 38 h agoWildfire near Nadi, Fiji – active3.8 km² · 15 km SSW of Nadi, Fiji
- 38 h agoWildfire near Ba, Fiji – active4.9 km² · 18 km SE of Ba, Fiji
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Fiji
Fiji has recorded 8,061 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M8.2 in 2018.
Satellites have detected 7 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 28 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
8,061 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M8.2.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 180 km SE of Tubou, Fiji | 469.9 km | |
| 4.5 | 279 km E of Levuka, Fiji | 527.1 km | |
| 4.3 | 226 km E of Levuka, Fiji | 595.8 km | |
| 4.0 | 287 km S of Tubou, Fiji | 587.9 km | |
| 4.3 | 264 km E of Levuka, Fiji | 567.2 km | |
| 4.3 | 219 km E of Levuka, Fiji | 558.8 km | |
| 4.4 | 257 km E of Levuka, Fiji | 549.7 km | |
| 4.1 | 106 km E of Levuka, Fiji | 635.2 km | |
| 4.3 | 240 km E of Levuka, Fiji | 580.9 km | |
| 4.0 | 267 km E of Levuka, Fiji | 651.2 km |
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Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.2 | 268 km E of Levuka, Fiji | 600.0 km | |
| 7.9 | 99 km ESE of Nasinu, Fiji | 671.0 km | |
| 7.6 | 240 km E of Levuka, Fiji | 563.0 km | |
| 7.3 | 25 km NE of Vaileka, Fiji | 595.0 km | |
| 7.2 | 178 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji | 537.2 km | |
| 7.1 | 209 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji | 565.5 km | |
| 7.1 | 230 km SSE of Navua, Fiji | 538.3 km | |
| 6.9 | 205 km SW of Sigatoka, Fiji | 12.0 km | |
| 6.9 | 195 km E of Levuka, Fiji | 565.1 km | |
| 6.9 | 73 km E of Savusavu, Fiji | 33.0 km | |
| 6.8 | 187 km E of Levuka, Fiji | 540.0 km | |
| 6.7 | 279 km E of Levuka, Fiji | 550.0 km | |
| 6.7 | 245 km E of Levuka, Fiji | 597.5 km | |
| 6.7 | 256 km ENE of Labasa, Fiji | 10.0 km | |
| 6.7 | 149 km ENE of Labasa, Fiji | 23.4 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 190 | M5.7 |
| 2025 | 229 | M5.7 |
| 2024 | 270 | M5.9 |
| 2023 | 266 | M6.5 |
| 2022 | 267 | M5.6 |
| 2021 | 290 | M6.2 |
| 2020 | 272 | M5.9 |
| 2019 | 299 | M6.2 |
| 2018 | 643 | M8.2 |
| 2017 | 290 | M6.9 |
| 2016 | 248 | M5.7 |
| 2015 | 261 | M6.5 |
| 2014 | 279 | M5.5 |
| 2013 | 131 | M5.7 |
| 2012 | 87 | M5.9 |
| 2011 | 80 | M6.4 |
| 2010 | 51 | M6.3 |
| 2009 | 55 | M7.3 |
| 2008 | 215 | M6.3 |
| 2007 | 185 | M6.5 |
| 2006 | 223 | M6.7 |
| 2005 | 189 | M6.7 |
| 2004 | 240 | M7.1 |
| 2003 | 184 | M6.0 |
| 2002 | 189 | M6.2 |
| 2001 | 165 | M6.3 |
| 2000 | 145 | M6.5 |
| 1999 | 107 | M6.1 |
| 1998 | 181 | M7.2 |
| 1997 | 215 | M6.6 |
| 1996 | 197 | M6.0 |
| 1995 | 132 | M5.9 |
| 1994 | 82 | M7.6 |
| 1993 | 70 | M6.9 |
| 1992 | 77 | M6.7 |
| 1991 | 74 | M5.5 |
| 1990 | 74 | M6.5 |
| 1989 | 75 | M6.3 |
| 1988 | 72 | M5.9 |
| 1987 | 80 | M5.7 |
| 1986 | 92 | M7.1 |
| 1985 | 80 | M6.2 |
| 1984 | 79 | M6.7 |
| 1983 | 60 | M5.6 |
| 1982 | 50 | M6.3 |
| 1981 | 33 | M5.6 |
| 1980 | 74 | M6.0 |
| 1979 | 60 | M6.9 |
| 1978 | 47 | M5.5 |
| 1977 | 65 | M5.8 |
| 1976 | 42 | M5.7 |
Wildfires
7 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 28 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 km² | 16 km E of Tavua, Fiji | Active | |
| 18 km² | 24 km SSW of Nadi, Fiji | Active | |
| 23 km² | 8 km SW of Ba, Fiji | Active | |
| 3.8 km² | 15 km SSW of Nadi, Fiji | Active | |
| 4.9 km² | 18 km SE of Ba, Fiji | Active | |
| 3.6 km² | 6 km ESE of Ba, Fiji | Active | |
| 7.8 km² | 6 km ENE of Ba, Fiji | Active | |
| 6.6 km² | 11 km NNE of Nadi, Fiji | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 5 km SE of Nadi, Fiji | Active | |
| 6.4 km² | 12 km ESE of Vatukoula, Fiji | Inactive |
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| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.7 km² | 11 km SE of Nadi, Fiji | Inactive | |
| 3.8 km² | 38 km NE of Labasa, Fiji | Inactive | |
| 6.1 km² | 19 km ENE of Labasa, Fiji | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 24 km ENE of Labasa, Fiji | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 22 km SSE of Vatukoula, Fiji | Inactive | |
| 3.4 km² | 10 km NE of Labasa, Fiji | Inactive | |
| 3.6 km² | 13 km S of Labasa, Fiji | Inactive | |
| 3.6 km² | 8 km SW of Vatukoula, Fiji | Inactive | |
| 7.2 km² | near Ba, Fiji | Inactive | |
| 4.4 km² | 9 km SW of Labasa, Fiji | Inactive | |
| 6.7 km² | 17 km W of Labasa, Fiji | Inactive | |
| 4.9 km² | 6 km WNW of Vatukoula, Fiji | Inactive | |
| 3.2 km² | near Ba, Fiji | Inactive | |
| 5.3 km² | near Tavua, Fiji | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 64 km W of Savusavu, Fiji | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 56 km WNW of Savusavu, Fiji | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 km² | 64 km W of Savusavu, Fiji | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 24 km ENE of Labasa, Fiji | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 8 km SW of Ba, Fiji | Active | |
| 18 km² | 24 km SSW of Nadi, Fiji | Active | |
| 14 km² | 16 km E of Tavua, Fiji | Active | |
| 13 km² | 56 km WNW of Savusavu, Fiji | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 22 km SSE of Vatukoula, Fiji | Inactive |