Fiji Region — A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck deep beneath the South Pacific near Fiji late Thursday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reports.

What happened: The quake hit at 11:21 a.m. Central Time, centered in the Fiji region, about 336 miles below the surface. The USGS has reviewed the event and lists it at magnitude 6.1, with a green alert level, the lowest on its scale.

Local impacts: Because the quake was so deep, shaking at the surface was limited. The USGS reports no tsunami threat, and no reports of damage or injuries had come in when this story was published.

What to do:

• Drop, cover, and hold on if shaking starts, and stay put until it stops.

• - Stay clear of windows, shelves, and anything that could fall.

• - Check for hazards like gas leaks or broken glass once the shaking ends.

• - Be ready for aftershocks in the hours after a large quake.

• Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 5, 2026.