M4.4 earthquake — south of the Fiji Islands
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred south of the Fiji Islands on Aug 4, 2026 at 03:20 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 514 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 514.1 km |
| Coordinates | -24.250, 179.940 |
| Time | Aug 4, 03:20 UTC |
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000thx7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 44 km | Aug 4, 16:11 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.5 | 76 km | Aug 1, 04:50 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M5.1 | 229 km | Aug 1, 07:46 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.7 | 282 km | Aug 4, 20:30 UTC | Fiji region |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.