The Fiji region experiences frequent deep earthquakes where the Pacific plate dives beneath the surrounding microplates. This page pulls real records for Fiji: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Fiji.
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An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Fiji - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Fiji - FAQ
Is Fiji at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 48 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 333 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M7.9 in 2018.
What was the biggest earthquake in Fiji?
The strongest earthquake on record near Fiji is M7.9, in 2018 (45 km S of Levuka, Fiji), from USGS.
Does Fiji get tsunamis?
Yes - 6 tsunamis since 1881 (most recently 2017) within 333 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 8 people.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Fiji?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.