M4.6 earthquake — 89 km W of Labasa, Fiji
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 89 km W of Labasa, Fiji on Aug 1, 2026 at 14:30 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 8 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 8.1 km |
| Coordinates | -16.323, 178.532 |
| Time | Aug 1, 14:30 UTC |
| Location | 89 km W of Labasa, Fiji |
| USGS event ID | us6000tilw |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.