M5.5 earthquake — 283 km E of Levuka, Fiji
A moderate magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred 283 km E of Levuka, Fiji on Oct 26, 2026 at 10:13 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 642 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 | M5.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 641.8 km |
| Coordinates | -18.283, -178.011 |
| Time | Oct 26, 10:13 UTC |
| Location | 283 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| USGS event ID | us6000u4yr |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 115 km | Oct 23, 12:19 UTC | 193 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.1 | 132 km | Oct 21, 14:24 UTC | Fiji region |
| M4.3 | 290 km | Oct 23, 06:07 UTC | 289 km W of Houma, Tonga |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.