M4.8 earthquake — Fiji region
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred Fiji region on Oct 30, 2026 at 05:10 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 372 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 371.8 km |
| Coordinates | -18.177, -177.047 |
| Time | Oct 30, 05:10 UTC |
| Location | Fiji region |
| USGS event ID | us7000tu6i |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 100 km | Oct 26, 10:30 UTC | 287 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| M5.5 | 102 km | Oct 26, 10:13 UTC | 283 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.5 | 204 km | Oct 23, 12:19 UTC | 193 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.