M4.5 earthquake — 275 km E of Levuka, Fiji
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 275 km E of Levuka, Fiji on Jul 23, 2026 at 19:42 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 542 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 | 541.6 km |
| Coordinates | -17.946, -178.081 |
| Time | Jul 23, 19:42 UTC |
| Location | 275 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| USGS event ID | us7000t2up |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 12 km | Jul 24, 10:09 UTC | 270 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.2 | 73 km | Jul 24, 08:20 UTC | 213 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.5 | 81 km | Jul 23, 20:22 UTC | 286 km ESE of Levuka, Fiji |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.