M4.5 earthquake — Fiji region
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred Fiji region on Oct 18, 2026 at 22:34 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 552 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 | 551.9 km |
| Coordinates | -20.927, -178.659 |
| Time | Oct 18, 22:34 UTC |
| Location | Fiji region |
| USGS event ID | us6000u38i |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.9 | 14 km | Oct 14, 10:49 UTC | Fiji region |
| M4.3 | 165 km | Oct 18, 15:39 UTC | 213 km WSW of Houma, Tonga |
| M4.3 | 169 km | Oct 13, 12:58 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.4 | 176 km | Oct 16, 09:01 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.