M4.5 earthquake — Fiji region
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred Fiji region on Nov 14, 2026 at 02:21 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 587 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 | 587.4 km |
| Coordinates | -19.580, -177.739 |
| Time | Nov 14, 02:21 UTC |
| Location | Fiji region |
| USGS event ID | us7000ty6e |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 173 km | Nov 7, 15:05 UTC | Fiji region |
| M4.3 | 181 km | Nov 9, 10:21 UTC | 226 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.5 | 185 km | Nov 13, 02:26 UTC | 278 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.4 | 198 km | Nov 11, 20:38 UTC | 274 km W of Houma, Tonga |
| M4.8 | 274 km | Nov 13, 11:18 UTC | 59 km WSW of Houma, Tonga |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.