M4.5 earthquake — 186 km S of Alo, Wallis and Futuna
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 186 km S of Alo, Wallis and Futuna on Oct 17, 2026 at 04:19 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 436 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 | 436.1 km |
| Coordinates | -15.976, -177.837 |
| Time | Oct 17, 04:19 UTC |
| Location | 186 km S of Alo, Wallis and Futuna |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2xs |
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 | 182 km | Nov 3, 22:27 UTC | 252 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.4 | 223 km | Oct 30, 16:48 UTC | 284 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.3 | 253 km | Nov 2, 04:28 UTC | 240 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.8 | 259 km | Oct 30, 05:10 UTC | Fiji region |
| M4.1 | 291 km | Nov 2, 05:10 UTC | 106 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.