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Northern: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Northern (Fiji) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event3.8 km²2 days ago38 km NE of Labasa, Fiji
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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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.
Recent events in Northern
- 2 days agoWildfire near Labasa, Fiji3.8 km² · 38 km NE of Labasa, Fiji
- 2 days agoWildfire near Labasa, Fiji6.1 km² · 19 km ENE of Labasa, Fiji
- 2 days agoWildfire near Labasa, Fiji25 km² · 24 km ENE of Labasa, Fiji
- 2 days agoWildfire near Labasa, Fiji3.4 km² · 10 km NE of Labasa, Fiji
- 3 days agoWildfire near Labasa, Fiji3.6 km² · 13 km S of Labasa, Fiji
- 3 days agoWildfire near Labasa, Fiji4.4 km² · 9 km SW of Labasa, Fiji
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Northern
Northern has recorded 1,336 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.9 in 1979.
Satellites have detected 3 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 28 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
1,336 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.9.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 270 km ENE of Labasa, Fiji | 417.1 km | |
| 4.2 | 255 km NE of Labasa, Fiji | 407.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 165 km E of Savusavu, Fiji | 506.6 km | |
| 4.6 | 90 km W of Labasa, Fiji | 8.1 km | |
| 4.2 | 246 km E of Savusavu, Fiji | 548.4 km | |
| 4.5 | 123 km NE of Labasa, Fiji | 9.9 km | |
| 4.2 | 244 km ESE of Savusavu, Fiji | 553.3 km | |
| 4.2 | 199 km ESE of Savusavu, Fiji | 542.6 km | |
| 4.6 | 111 km W of Labasa, Fiji | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 68 km N of Labasa, Fiji | 10.0 km |
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| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 76 km N of Labasa, Fiji | 14.7 km | |
| 4.0 | 279 km ENE of Labasa, Fiji | 398.6 km | |
| 4.7 | 109 km WNW of Labasa, Fiji | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 144 km NE of Labasa, Fiji | 9.1 km | |
| 4.4 | 292 km ENE of Labasa, Fiji | 394.9 km | |
| 4.5 | 155 km E of Savusavu, Fiji | 532.5 km | |
| 4.0 | 191 km ESE of Savusavu, Fiji | 586.4 km | |
| 4.2 | 183 km ESE of Savusavu, Fiji | 562.1 km | |
| 4.0 | 208 km E of Labasa, Fiji | 501.1 km | |
| 4.4 | 133 km NE of Labasa, Fiji | 10.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 138 km NE of Labasa, Fiji | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 300 km ENE of Labasa, Fiji | 438.8 km | |
| 4.2 | 215 km ESE of Savusavu, Fiji | 560.4 km | |
| 4.3 | 200 km NE of Labasa, Fiji | 431.8 km | |
| 4.2 | 213 km E of Savusavu, Fiji | 532.9 km | |
| 4.1 | 258 km NE of Labasa, Fiji | 409.8 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.9 | 73 km E of Savusavu, Fiji | 33.0 km | |
| 6.7 | 256 km ENE of Labasa, Fiji | 10.0 km | |
| 6.7 | 149 km ENE of Labasa, Fiji | 23.4 km | |
| 6.7 | 127 km NE of Labasa, Fiji | 9.7 km | |
| 6.6 | 160 km ENE of Labasa, Fiji | 33.0 km | |
| 6.6 | 192 km ENE of Labasa, Fiji | 10.0 km | |
| 6.5 | 226 km ENE of Labasa, Fiji | 10.0 km | |
| 6.4 | 281 km E of Savusavu, Fiji | 415.6 km | |
| 6.3 | 155 km ENE of Labasa, Fiji | 9.0 km | |
| 6.3 | 186 km ESE of Savusavu, Fiji | 553.8 km | |
| 6.3 | 161 km ESE of Savusavu, Fiji | 564.1 km | |
| 6.3 | 153 km NE of Labasa, Fiji | 33.0 km | |
| 6.2 | 85 km W of Labasa, Fiji | 10.0 km | |
| 6.2 | 90 km NNE of Labasa, Fiji | 33.0 km | |
| 6.1 | 189 km ENE of Labasa, Fiji | 15.2 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 17 | M5.1 |
| 2025 | 38 | M5.7 |
| 2024 | 40 | M5.5 |
| 2023 | 44 | M5.7 |
| 2022 | 40 | M4.8 |
| 2021 | 52 | M6.2 |
| 2020 | 42 | M5.9 |
| 2019 | 36 | M5.0 |
| 2018 | 58 | M6.4 |
| 2017 | 43 | M5.1 |
| 2016 | 32 | M5.0 |
| 2015 | 26 | M6.5 |
| 2014 | 48 | M4.9 |
| 2013 | 29 | M4.8 |
| 2012 | 13 | M5.9 |
| 2011 | 14 | M6.0 |
| 2010 | 7 | M6.3 |
| 2009 | 5 | M5.7 |
| 2008 | 40 | M6.3 |
| 2007 | 26 | M5.7 |
| 2006 | 31 | M5.1 |
| 2005 | 43 | M6.7 |
| 2004 | 48 | M5.4 |
| 2003 | 31 | M6.0 |
| 2002 | 44 | M5.6 |
| 2001 | 34 | M6.3 |
| 2000 | 25 | M6.2 |
| 1999 | 17 | M6.1 |
| 1998 | 40 | M6.7 |
| 1997 | 68 | M6.6 |
| 1996 | 53 | M6.0 |
| 1995 | 25 | M5.2 |
| 1994 | 14 | M4.9 |
| 1993 | 16 | M5.4 |
| 1992 | 12 | M6.7 |
| 1991 | 13 | M5.1 |
| 1990 | 9 | M5.4 |
| 1989 | 7 | M5.1 |
| 1988 | 14 | M5.2 |
| 1987 | 17 | M5.7 |
| 1986 | 19 | M6.0 |
| 1985 | 19 | M6.0 |
| 1984 | 9 | M5.6 |
| 1983 | 9 | M5.0 |
| 1982 | 12 | M6.3 |
| 1981 | 7 | M5.0 |
| 1980 | 12 | M6.0 |
| 1979 | 12 | M6.9 |
| 1978 | 11 | M5.4 |
| 1977 | 9 | M5.3 |
| 1976 | 6 | M5.0 |
Wildfires
3 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 28 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 3.4 km² | 10 km NE of Labasa, Fiji | Inactive | |
| 3.6 km² | 13 km S of Labasa, Fiji | Inactive | |
| 4.4 km² | 9 km SW of Labasa, Fiji | Inactive | |
| 6.7 km² | 17 km W of Labasa, 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 | |
| 13 km² | 56 km WNW of Savusavu, Fiji | Inactive |