Fiji Islands — A magnitude 5.0 earthquake shook the waters south of the Fiji Islands on Tuesday morning, October 27, at 10:31 AM Central Time.

What happened: The quake struck south of the Fiji Islands at a depth of about 509 kilometers, making it a very deep earthquake. The U.S. Geological Survey lists no tsunami warning with this event.

Impacts: No felt reports and no damage reports were listed with this event in the USGS feed. Very deep quakes of this size are often felt less widely at the surface than shallow ones.

What to do: If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under sturdy furniture, and hold on until the shaking stops. Afterward, check for hazards like broken glass, damaged walls, and gas leaks, and stay alert for aftershocks.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 27, 2026.