M4.3 earthquake — south of the Fiji Islands
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred south of the Fiji Islands on Aug 12, 2026 at 12:42 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 527 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 | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 526.8 km |
| Coordinates | -23.442, -179.777 |
| Time | Aug 12, 12:42 UTC |
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000tk7a |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 17 km | Aug 11, 03:11 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.5 | 44 km | Aug 9, 18:23 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.2 | 158 km | Aug 7, 15:35 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.3 | 173 km | Aug 7, 17:31 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.