M4.2 earthquake — Fiji region
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred Fiji region on Sep 21, 2026 at 17:22 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 409 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 | 409.3 km |
| Coordinates | -18.776, -177.436 |
| Time | Sep 21, 17:22 UTC |
| Location | Fiji region |
| USGS event ID | us7000tizg |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 42 km | Sep 21, 20:53 UTC | Fiji region |
| M4.3 | 57 km | Sep 20, 06:30 UTC | Fiji region |
| M4.2 | 136 km | Sep 21, 07:35 UTC | 245 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.4 | 174 km | Sep 20, 15:33 UTC | 276 km WNW of Houma, Tonga |
| M4.0 | 218 km | Sep 22, 05:31 UTC | 282 km S of Alo, Wallis and Futuna |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.