M4.4 earthquake — south of the Fiji Islands
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred south of the Fiji Islands on Oct 30, 2026 at 10:57 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 551 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 | 550.6 km |
| Coordinates | -23.582, 179.805 |
| Time | Oct 30, 10:57 UTC |
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| USGS event ID | us7000tu7p |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 40 km | Oct 27, 15:31 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.1 | 42 km | Nov 2, 02:46 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.3 | 128 km | Oct 30, 22:23 UTC | south of the Fiji Islands |
| M4.7 | 227 km | Nov 2, 14:05 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.