M4.5 earthquake — 184 km WSW of Sigatoka, Fiji
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 184 km WSW of Sigatoka, Fiji on Sep 15, 2026 at 13:35 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 22 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 22.2 km |
| Coordinates | -18.686, 175.853 |
| Time | Sep 15, 13:35 UTC |
| Location | 184 km WSW of Sigatoka, Fiji |
| USGS event ID | us7000tiyq |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.