M4.6 earthquake — Fiji region
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred Fiji region on Sep 2, 2026 at 20:06 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 629 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 629.3 km |
| Coordinates | -20.821, -178.862 |
| Time | Sep 2, 20:06 UTC |
| Location | Fiji region |
| USGS event ID | us7000tg3j |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 125 km | Sep 20, 15:33 UTC | 276 km WNW of Houma, Tonga |
| M4.3 | 215 km | Sep 20, 06:30 UTC | Fiji region |
| M4.4 | 231 km | Sep 21, 20:53 UTC | Fiji region |
| M4.2 | 269 km | Sep 21, 17:22 UTC | Fiji region |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.