M4.3 earthquake — 226 km E of Levuka, Fiji
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 226 km E of Levuka, Fiji on Nov 9, 2026 at 10:21 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 596 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 | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 595.8 km |
| Coordinates | -18.144, -178.549 |
| Time | Nov 9, 10:21 UTC |
| Location | 226 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| USGS event ID | us7000tx39 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 39 km | Nov 6, 17:53 UTC | 263 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.3 | 53 km | Nov 5, 16:44 UTC | 218 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.4 | 71 km | Nov 3, 22:27 UTC | 252 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.6 | 166 km | Nov 4, 00:32 UTC | Fiji region |
| M4.5 | 300 km | Nov 7, 15:05 UTC | Fiji region |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.