M4.7 earthquake — Fiji region
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred Fiji region on Aug 4, 2026 at 20:30 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 603 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 603.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.795, -179.356 |
| Time | Aug 4, 20:30 UTC |
| Location | Fiji region |
| USGS event ID | us6000ti4e |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 69 km | Aug 1, 07:46 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.5 | 218 km | Aug 1, 04:50 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.4 | 228 km | Aug 1, 22:29 UTC | Fiji region |
| M4.1 | 239 km | Aug 4, 16:11 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.4 | 282 km | Aug 4, 03:20 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.