M4.6 earthquake — Fiji region
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred Fiji region on Sep 9, 2026 at 18:19 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 502 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 | 502.1 km |
| Coordinates | -20.676, -178.138 |
| Time | Sep 9, 18:19 UTC |
| Location | Fiji region |
| USGS event ID | us7000tg4e |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 37 km | Sep 28, 12:14 UTC | Fiji region |
| M4.3 | 79 km | Oct 1, 18:54 UTC | 248 km W of Houma, Tonga |
| M4.4 | 118 km | Oct 1, 02:40 UTC | Fiji region |
| M4.5 | 225 km | Sep 27, 23:55 UTC | Fiji region |
| M4.2 | 258 km | Oct 1, 04:41 UTC | 280 km SW of Houma, Tonga |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.