Latest quakes in or near Nggilanggila Island, Fiji - list, stats and map
Overview
Latest quake See all | Mag. 4.3 earthquake Fiji Region - Mar 14, 2024 - |
Strongest since 2023 | Mag. 6.5 South Pacific Ocean, 32 km south of Vanuabalavu Island, Eastern - Oct 31, 2023 - |
- 1 quake above magnitude 6
- 2 quakes between magnitude 5 and 6
- 23 quakes between magnitude 4 and 5
Map and earthquake list
Date and Time | Mag Depth | Nearest Volcano | Location | Details | Map |
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Mar 14, 05:09 am (Fiji) Mar 13, 17:09 GMT | 4.3 549 km | Fiji Region | Info | ||
Monday, March 11, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Mar 11, 01:06 pm (Fiji) Mar 11, 01:06 GMT | 4.5 562 km | 207 Km ENE of Levuka, Fiji | Info | ||
Friday, February 9, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Feb 9, 12:17 pm (Fiji) Feb 9, 00:17 GMT | 4.5 542 km | 191 Km ESE of Labasa, Fiji | Info | ||
Monday, January 8, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Jan 9, 10:00 am (Fiji) Jan 8, 22:00 GMT | 4.2 540 km | 193 Km ENE of Levuka, Fiji | Info | ||
Thursday, December 28, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Dec 29, 2023 04:46 am (Fiji) Dec 28, 2023 16:46 GMT | 4.5 553 km | 210 Km ENE of Levuka, Fiji | Info | ||
Thursday, November 23, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Nov 24, 2023 06:54 am (Fiji) Nov 23, 2023 18:54 GMT | 4.2 541 km | Fiji Region | Info | ||
Friday, November 17, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Nov 17, 2023 03:53 pm (Fiji) Nov 17, 2023 03:53 GMT | 4.0 541 km | Fiji Region | Info | ||
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Nov 9, 2023 09:12 am (Fiji) Nov 8, 2023 21:12 GMT | 4.3 560 km | Fiji Region | Info | ||
Thursday, November 2, 2023 GMT (2 quakes) | |||||
Nov 3, 2023 06:11 am (Fiji) Nov 2, 2023 18:11 GMT | 4.7 541 km | 188 Km ENE of Levuka, Fiji | Info | ||
Nov 3, 2023 03:46 am (Fiji) Nov 2, 2023 15:46 GMT | 4.5 539 km | 196 Km ENE of Levuka, Fiji | Info | ||
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Oct 31, 2023 11:10 pm (Fiji) Oct 31, 2023 11:10 GMT | 6.5 550 km | South Pacific Ocean, Fiji, 32 km south of Vanuabalavu Island, Eastern 1 report | Info |
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Earthquake statistics
Average number of earthquakes
- Mag. 6 or higher: 0.06 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 17.9 years)
- Mag. 5 or higher: 1.04 quakes per year
- Mag. 4 or higher: 14 quakes per year
- Mag. 3 or higher: 15.8 quakes per year
- Mag. 2 or higher: 15.8 quakes per year
Number of earthquakes over time
Nggilanggila Island Earthquake FAQ
+How frequent are earthquakes in or near Nggilanggila Island, Fiji?
Nggilanggila Island has a high level of seismic activity. Based on data from the past 54 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 13.6 quakes on average per year in or near Nggilanggila Island, Fiji. Nggilanggila Island has had at least 7 quakes above magnitude 6 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 15 to 20 years.
+When was the latest earthquake in Nggilanggila Island?
The last earthquake in Nggilanggila Island occurred 2 weeks ago and had a magnitude of 4.3:
A moderate magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean near Vanuabalavu Island island, Fiji, in the early morning of Thursday, Mar 14, 2024 at 5.09 am local time (Pacific/Fiji GMT +12). The quake had a great depth of 549 km (341 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so).
+How many quakes were there in Nggilanggila Island since 2023?
Since 2023, Nggilanggila Island has been shaken by 1 quake of magnitude 6.5, 2 quakes between 5.0 and 6.0, and 23 quakes between 4.0 and 5.0.
+What was the strongest quake in Nggilanggila Island since 2023?
The strongest earthquake in Nggilanggila Island since 2023 had a magnitude of 6.5 and occurred 21 weeks ago:
A very strong magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean near Vanuabalavu Island island, Fiji, late in the evening of Tuesday, Oct 31, 2023 at 11.10 pm local time (Pacific/Fiji GMT +12). The quake had a great depth of 550 km (342 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter.