M4.5 earthquake — 254 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 254 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji on Oct 9, 2026 at 08:11 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 554 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 | 554.3 km |
| Coordinates | -17.619, -178.330 |
| Time | Oct 9, 08:11 UTC |
| Location | 254 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji |
| USGS event ID | us6000u14e |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 186 km | Oct 17, 04:19 UTC | 196 km SSE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.