M4.4 earthquake — 284 km E of Levuka, Fiji
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 284 km E of Levuka, Fiji on Oct 30, 2026 at 16:48 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 616 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 615.7 km |
| Coordinates | -17.977, -178.003 |
| Time | Oct 30, 16:48 UTC |
| Location | 284 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| USGS event ID | us7000tu93 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 49 km | Oct 29, 04:09 UTC | 236 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.3 | 49 km | Nov 2, 04:28 UTC | 240 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.8 | 103 km | Oct 30, 05:10 UTC | Fiji region |
| M4.4 | 148 km | Oct 31, 10:42 UTC | Fiji region |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.