Deep M6.6 earthquake hits south of the Fiji Islands
A deep earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.6 hit south of the Fiji Islands at 17:53 UTC on July 29, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 553 km (331 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Epicenter of M6.6 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands on July 29, 2025. Credit: TW/SAM, Google
The epicenter was located 581 km (361 miles) south of Suva, Fiji.
Based on all available data, there is no tsunami threat from this earthquake, NWS PTWC said.
The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
There are likely to be no affected structures in this region.
Estimated population exposure to earthquake shaking
Regional seismicity
References:
1 M6.6 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands – USGS – July 29, 2025
2 M6.6 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands – EMSC – July 29, 2025
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