M4.9 earthquake — Fiji region
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred Fiji region on Sep 3, 2026 at 18:31 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 616 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 616.1 km |
| Coordinates | -18.659, -177.537 |
| Time | Sep 3, 18:31 UTC |
| Location | Fiji region |
| USGS event ID | us7000te2i |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 128 km | Sep 6, 21:08 UTC | 235 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.4 | 191 km | Sep 7, 22:35 UTC | 213 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.6 | 229 km | Sep 9, 18:19 UTC | 295 km WNW of Houma, Tonga |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.