M4.8 earthquake — 217 km E of Levuka, Fiji
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 217 km E of Levuka, Fiji on Aug 20, 2026 at 12:27 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 564 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 564.3 km |
| Coordinates | -17.797, -178.652 |
| Time | Aug 20, 12:27 UTC |
| Location | 217 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| USGS event ID | us6000tm3t |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.4 | 2 km | Aug 19, 18:45 UTC | 215 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.9 | 12 km | Aug 17, 00:08 UTC | 213 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.3 | 14 km | Aug 13, 14:39 UTC | 222 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.2 | 270 km | Aug 18, 23:53 UTC | 289 km WNW of Houma, Tonga |
Earthquake activity in this area
See this quake on the live 3D globeShakeMap, seismogram and aftershock forecastGet earthquake alertsWatchlists with email, push and Slack
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.