M4.2 earthquake — south of the Fiji Islands
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred south of the Fiji Islands on Aug 29, 2026 at 08:23 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 602 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 602.3 km |
| Coordinates | -22.324, -179.689 |
| Time | Aug 29, 08:23 UTC |
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| USGS event ID | us7000tcsv |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.0 | 42 km | Aug 28, 16:15 UTC | Fiji region |
| M5.5 | 125 km | Aug 25, 12:12 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.4 | 172 km | Aug 28, 10:38 UTC | Fiji region |
| M4.9 | 299 km | Aug 27, 23:02 UTC | 264 km WNW of Houma, Tonga |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.