M4.4 earthquake — Fiji region
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred Fiji region on Aug 1, 2026 at 22:29 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 523 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 | 522.7 km |
| Coordinates | -20.187, -177.999 |
| Time | Aug 1, 22:29 UTC |
| Location | Fiji region |
| USGS event ID | us6000thid |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 117 km | Jul 31, 07:32 UTC | Fiji region |
| M4.3 | 121 km | Aug 3, 01:35 UTC | Fiji region |
| M4.7 | 228 km | Aug 4, 20:30 UTC | Fiji region |
| M4.6 | 239 km | Aug 5, 20:59 UTC | 99 km WSW of Houma, Tonga |
| M5.1 | 271 km | Aug 1, 07:46 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.