M4.5 earthquake — 249 km E of Levuka, Fiji
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 249 km E of Levuka, Fiji on Oct 9, 2026 at 08:11 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 560 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 | 559.7 km |
| Coordinates | -17.720, -178.355 |
| Time | Oct 9, 08:11 UTC |
| Location | 249 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| USGS event ID | us6000u14e |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 34 km | Oct 8, 10:07 UTC | 236 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.8 | 152 km | Oct 9, 08:27 UTC | 97 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.