M4.2 earthquake — Fiji region
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred Fiji region on Oct 22, 2026 at 04:16 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 625 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 624.8 km |
| Coordinates | -21.142, -179.173 |
| Time | Oct 22, 04:16 UTC |
| Location | Fiji region |
| USGS event ID | us6000u40x |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 59 km | Oct 18, 22:34 UTC | Fiji region |
| M4.3 | 118 km | Oct 23, 06:07 UTC | 289 km W of Houma, Tonga |
| M4.3 | 204 km | Oct 18, 15:39 UTC | 213 km WSW of Houma, Tonga |
| M4.1 | 251 km | Oct 21, 14:24 UTC | Fiji region |
| M4.5 | 283 km | Oct 16, 21:26 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.6 | 285 km | Oct 19, 16:13 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.