M4.4 earthquake — Fiji region
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred Fiji region on Aug 15, 2026 at 15:21 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 600 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 | 599.7 km |
| Coordinates | -21.834, -179.604 |
| Time | Aug 15, 15:21 UTC |
| Location | Fiji region |
| USGS event ID | us6000tl1m |
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.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 59 km | Aug 18, 01:10 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.3 | 180 km | Aug 12, 12:42 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.4 | 232 km | Aug 17, 08:38 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.2 | 235 km | Aug 15, 04:31 UTC | 285 km WNW of Houma, Tonga |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.