M4.5 earthquake — 107 km SSW of Alo, Wallis and Futuna
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 107 km SSW of Alo, Wallis and Futuna on Oct 20, 2026 at 08:58 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 417 km — a deep earthquake. Deep quakes can be felt over very large distances but usually cause less surface damage than shallow ones.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 417.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.228, -178.444 |
| Time | Oct 20, 08:58 UTC |
| Location | 107 km SSW of Alo, Wallis and Futuna |
| USGS event ID | us6000u3l3 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 256 km | Nov 3, 22:27 UTC | 252 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.3 | 273 km | Nov 5, 16:44 UTC | 218 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.