M4.5 earthquake — Fiji region
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred Fiji region on Jul 31, 2026 at 07:32 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 581 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 581.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.267, -177.465 |
| Time | Jul 31, 07:32 UTC |
| Location | Fiji region |
| USGS event ID | us6000th63 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 153 km | Jul 24, 10:09 UTC | 270 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.9 | 225 km | Jul 29, 04:07 UTC | 209 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.3 | 279 km | Jul 26, 00:02 UTC | 279 km WSW of Houma, Tonga |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.